1.Discuss the impacts of a large portion of the population being uninsured and how this affects the health care system. If this continues, how do you anticipate that the health care system will respond to it? What are the ethical issues and the practical ones?
2. What are the pros and cons of a DRG payor system, and a capitated payor system? If you were a health care czar, which one would you favor and why?
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First, VERY Brief summary of the book. (250~300 words. Write succinctly.) Then, you are expected to discuss what Le Corbusier was proposing in order to achieve a new type of architecture (Modernism). (400~500 words.)
What was he specifically looking at and what was he learning from them? Only your original reaction to Corbus thoughts counts. (Warning: online exegeses of Corbu’s writings, all of which I know about, are mostly superficial and often wrong.)
You have to have brief citations from the reading in order to corroborate your arguments. Add footnotes, following the Chicago style.
Colonel Russell David Williams
In October 2009, (David) Russell Williams was a 46-year-old decorated colonel and commander of the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) in Trenton, Ontario – one of the largest and busiest air force bases in Canada. Williams was regarded as a model military man, a “shining bright star, who had advanced quickly through the ranks over the course of his 23-year career. An elite pilot, he held various postings, some of which involved transporting high-ranking government officials and foreign dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth II, the Prime Minister, and the Governor General of Canada. One year later (October 2010), Williams was a convicted serial killer and sexual predator.
The assignment: Please provide an overview of this case; circumstances, types of crimes committed, and how the case was solved. Also, try to determine why you believe he committed these crimes. If you can determine the criminological theory as to why he committed these crimes, please include this as well.
Your paper must provide at least two references. There will be no make-up if you do not turn it in. The paper should be at least three pages long, double spaced, #12 font, with a cover sheet (use Microsoft Word). The cover sheet and the reference page do not count in the page total of three pages. You will also need a short abstract. The paper must follow APA format. Your paper will be graded on content, spelling and grammar, organization and completeness.
As outlined within this weeks Topic, there are several benefits as well as challenges associated with the use of Big Data Analytics in the e-Healthcare industry. Identify the challenges associated with each of the Catagories below:
Please make your initial post and two response posts substantive. A substantive post will do at least TWO of the following:
At least one scholarly source should be used in the initial discussion thread. Be sure to use information from your readings and other sources from the UC Library. Use proper citations and references in your post.
Read the Consumerization of Technology at IFG Case Study on pages 234-238 in the textbook. Answer the Discussion Questions at the end of the Case Study.
1. In discussion with Josh, Tonya foreshadows some serious obstacles to overcome. Describe these obstacles in detail.
2. How can Josh win support for his teams three-point plan to use technology to help IFGreachitscustomers?
MEDICAL MYSTERY FOR CHAPTER 8
HIS STORY:
For months, Michael was having trouble swallowing, and he often felt as if he had a lump in his throat. His voice sounded hoarse, and he had a dry cough, which he attributed to smoking. Even more troubling, Michael was plagued by mild chest pain. He was especially worried because his dad died of heart disease. Michael managed a retail store, and on the nights when he worked late, he often ate dinner right before bed. This led to indigestion and insomnia. Taking antacids usually helped his stomach and the pyrosisbut not the pain in his chest. One night, the pain was especially severe; though it eased a short time after it started, he was still having trouble swallowing. Concerned, Michael went to see his physicians assistant the next week. Because of Michaels concern about his heart, his PA ordered an electrocardiogram (EKG). When the results turned out to be normal, Michael wondered if his symptomsespecially the trouble swallowingmight be due to a gastrointestinal problem. His PA agreed and gave him a referral to our clinic.
THE EVALUATION:
In taking Michaels medical history, I learned that he had an irregular eating schedule. I asked about his diet, and Michael told me that he had a passion for chocolate, spicy foods, and coffee. I performed a physical exam and did not find any abnormalities. Because Michael reported having trouble swallowing, I wanted to make sure that there was no serious damage to his esophagus from his digestive problems. I had him undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy, a test that involves being sedated while an endoscope is inserted into the mouth and down the stomach. The endoscope allowed me to check for a hiatal hernia. Hiatal hernias can also cause reflux and pyrosis.
THE DIAGNOSIS:
Based on Michaels description of his symptoms, I suspected that he had gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter at the bottom of esophagus relaxes, allowing stomach acid to leak back into the esophagus. Over time, the stomach acid can irritate and damage the delicate lining of the esophagus. Fortunately, he did not have any significant buildup of scar tissue (in some GERD sufferers, scar tissue builds up in the esophagus, which can lead to blockages as well as cancer-causing tumors). Michael also did not have a hiatal hernia. What he had was a classic case of GERD.
Although most people with GERD suffer from frequent pyrosis, some do not. Some patients have chest pain, a lump in the throat, a cough, or hoarsenesswhich is exactly what Michael had described. Most patients can be diagnosed with GERD based on symptoms alone: iIf they respond to treatment, then the diagnosis is confirmed.
THE TREATMENT
In order to ease his symptoms and prevent future damage, I prescribed a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drug, which reduces the acid that is secreted in the stomach. I explained to Michael that medication was just part of the equation: He also had to make lifestyle changes. I urged Michael to limit his intake of coffee, chocolate, and fried or spicy foods, all of which can stimulate acid production in the stomach. In addition, he had to lose weight and stop smoking. GERD occurs when stomach acid leaks back into the esophagus, and smoking weakens the sphincter that separates the esophagus from the stomach. Excess weight puts pressure on the stomach, which may cause acid to back up into the esophagus. Finally, I advised him to eat smaller meals. Not only would eating smaller meals help him lose weight, but it would also prevent his stomach from becoming too full, which puts pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter and increases the chance that the food will reflux.
CASE CLOSED:
Over the next 3 months, Michael lost 8 pounds. He was taking his medication, and he had cut back his coffee consumption to one cup per day. Although he could not resist chocolate and Mexican cuisine, Michael started viewing these foods as occasional treats. He recently started a smoking cessation program at the local hospital. As a result, his chest pain had virtually disappeared, and he was no longer having trouble swallowing. His voice even sounded less hoarse. Now that his symptoms have eased, I was certain that I had diagnosed him correctly.
Discussion Questions
1. The esophagus is a muscular tube through which ingested food passes from the pharynx to the stomach. It is aided in this action by gravity and peristalsis. What is peristalsis?
2. GERD is an abbreviation for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Define the word parts that make up the word gastroesophageal.
3. The doctor decides that Michael does not have a hiatal hernia. What is this? What are they symptoms of a hiatal hernia?
4. Michael underwent an endoscopy of his esophagus and stomach. Name two lower gastrointestinal system procedures that involve an endoscope, and describe why they are done.
Tania Collins has a 2-stock portfolio with a total value of $10,000. $3000 is invested in Stock A with a beta of 0.80 and the remainder is invested in Stock B with a beta of 1.40. What is her portfolio’s beta? just the answer Daniel Reynolds has 30% of his stock holdings in stock A with a beta of .70, 20% are in stock B with a beta of .80, and the remainder is in a stock with a beta of 1.10. To the nearest .01, what is the beta on the portfolio? Taggart Inc.’s stock has a 50% of producing a 25% return, a 30% chance of producing a 10% return, and a 20% chance of producing a -25% return. What is the firm’s expected rate of return?
In your role as a substance use disorder professional, you are asked to speak at a middle school PTA meeting. Parents, teachers, and administrators will all be present at this meeting. There will not be any students at the meeting. One of the fathers asks, My kid just turned 13. Im worried that hes going to start experimenting with drugs and alcohol. As a parent, what can I do to make sure this doesnt happen?
What would be your response to the parent?
What are some outside resources you can recommend for him?
How do you think these resources will be beneficial for this parent?
Please cite specific details from the issue brief provided above and other sources, as necessary, to support your answers.
1. Discuss some of the neural networks listed in chapter 8. Also view the following video:
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of the main neural networks an/or AI (Artificial Intelligence). Explain your answer. ( 130 Words)
2. Prepare a one page (minimum) paper on some of the uses of Neural Networks from chapter 8. You may research the Internet for more information on some of the uses of AI (artificial intelligence). Please double space your paper and cite your sources. ( 330 Words)
After you complete the readings, what “health system components” do you believe must be in place to ensure a well-functioning system of primary care?
1. What are the health system components?
2. Should they be weighted on some scale of importance?
If so, what ones do you believe should be at the top of the 3. What is meant by primary care, and why is it a priority of all health systems?
4. Does the concept of primary care mean different things in wealthy and poorer countries?
Textbook(s)/ISBN:
Fried, BJ and Gaydos, LM. (2012). World Health Systems: Challenges & Perspectives (2nd Ed.). ISBN:978-1-56793-420-5/2008/en/
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