Discussion Post: THE FINANCING OF HEALTH CARE IN THE UNITED STATES
Much variation is present in the United States population's health care insurance coverage status. This Module's SLP is intended to allow you to study health insurance status and access to health services in either your home state or your state of current residence. Using the "Health Insurance Coverage of the Total Population" link in the background readings, examine the Table, Map, and Trend Graph for your home state or state of current residence. Refine ‘coverage year' choice to the most recent coverage year posted in the left side navigation bar on the site. Address the following:
a) Summarize the key insurance findings regarding your state of choice.
b) Who are the primary payers, and to what percentage of the coverages?
c) What percentage of your state's population is uninsured? Underinsured?
d) What does the trend graph show in terms of the public/private payers and the uninsured? Explain what is changing, for better or for worse, in the last few years.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.