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Papers On Social Security & Welfare
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Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society
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A 5 page discussion of Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society. Johnson initiated numerous economic programs which would collectively be identified as the "Great Society". The nation was in an economic decline and the Vietnam War toiled on the minds of the citizens. Johnson's intent in creating the Great Society was to lessen poverty by creating new jobs and strengthening areas of the economy which were weak. His war on poverty would, for all appearances, be successful. It would be a short-lived success, however. The Great Society would soon be revealed as taking a heavy toll on American economics.
Filename: PPGrtSoc.wps
Macroeconomic Effects of Medicare Managed Care
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A 5 page paper discussing Medicare’s adverse effect on the national health care system and in turn the national economy. Medicare was born of noble ideas and certainly retains a place in the health care of the nation’s elderly, disabled and indigent. It has come to control all of U.S. health care, however, a result that the government did not intend when establishing Medicare in the 1960s. It is overdue for revamping. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSmedicareMacro.rtf
Managerialism And Social Welfare
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An 8 page paper that begins with the definitions of managerialism found in the literature. Managerialism with its focus on efficiency has become the dominant principle in the organization of social welfare agencies. Following a discussion of managerialism, the writer presents alternatives to this ideology. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGmngsm.rtf
Medicare Managed Care: History and Implications
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A 5 page paper discussing the history of Medicare managed care, economic implications and outlook for the future. The paper focuses on the history of the Medicare managed care, which saw its greatest growth throughout the decade of the 1990s. Medicare managed care has as much difficulty as other types of HMOs, however, and many are ceasing operations. This leaves seniors in a pool of uncertainty as increasing numbers of physicians turn away Medicare patients. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSmediHist.rtf
Medicare Policy Change Proposal Memorandum
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A 2 page memo to Thomas Scully, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposing a 6 – 9 month moratorium on health care provider reporting compliance. The purpose of this waiver will be to allow providers to design and implement operational changes designed to streamline their communications with CMS while enabling them to adopt the TQM (total quality management) principle of continuous improvement. The ultimate result is intended to be a more effective reporting and accountability system that the private sector – rather than taxpayer dollars – designs for CMS and for all of health care providers associated with Medicare. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSmediPolChgMemo.rtf
Medicare PPS Legislative Environment
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A 5 page paper discussing some of the legislative issues regarding the prospective payment system (PPS) Medicare reform system. Few legislators disagree that "something" must be done with Medicare. One attempt at reform has been implementation of PPS designed to replace the fee-for-service approach to payment under Medicare coverage. PPS addresses cost containment, though it is lacking in prescription assistance. It also raises questions regarding patients' rights to continued coverage. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSmedicarePPS.rtf
Medicare PPS Regulations and Regulatory Agencies
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A 5 page paper discussing Medicare’s attempts to find and halt abuses. The regulatory environment is such that many facilities employ workers for the sole purpose of reporting and filing claims, decreasing the facility’s ability to operate efficiently. The Health and Human Services Department instituted Operation Restore Trust in 1995, and the program has evolved into one that saves far more than it costs. Care providers can benefit from increased regulation and accountability in that they are forced to adopt sound business practices. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSmediRegulat.rtf
Methods of Implementing Public Policy
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This 8 page paper considers the different ways in which public policy may be pursued by government. The model used looks at the level of government involvement and defines voluntary instruments, such as families and charities, mixed instruments such as coercion with tax incentives, fines and subsidies and compulsory instruments such as regulations, direct provision and public enterprises. The writer then looks at an issue in public policy to see how it is enacted uses a variety to tools. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEpubpol.rtf
Michigan Poverty and Social Welfare Policy
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8 pages. This paper will explain the history, feasibility and economics of the Michigan Poverty and Social Welfare Policy. Starting with a brief outline the paper will organize this information and give the reader an overall view of the State of Michigan's stance on poverty and social welfare in a well-put together format. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JAmipovt.rtf
Political Liberalism
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A 10 page paper discussing one approach to liberalism, that in which its political ideals "compete and conflict with lingering traces of inegalitarian ideologies … to shape how we understand and deal with current political issues." The paper uses specifics from The New York Times and proceeds with general discussion from other sources. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSpolLiberal.rtf
Profit Increase as Corporate Social Responsibility
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A 5 page paper discussing how higher corporate revenues can equate to social responsibility. Ronald Reagan was much maligned for his 'trickle down' theory, but it has proven to be the most effective weapon yet against declining standards of living and swollen welfare roles. The most troublesome side effect of a supply-side approach is that it takes time to take effect. Once it does, however, it is a powerful force, and it is management's job to ensure future growth so that the cycle can be continued. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KStric
