[Perception of Health Care Reform]

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ABSTRACT

In this study we will try to explore the concept of Health Care Reform in the United States in a holistic context. The main focus of the research will be on the perception of the health care reform. The research will also analyse many aspects of health policies in the U.S. and will try to gauge its effect on the people. The study also focuses on the components of the Health Care Reform and how they may help the people of the United States.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACTiv

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the Study1

Problem Statement1

Aims and Objectives2

Research Question2

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE3

Health Care Reform4

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY8

Mixed Methods Design8

CHAPTE 4: DISCUSSION11

Election Campaign of President Obama11

Barack Obama at a Campaign Event11

Alternative Legislative Proposals in Congress12

Adoption of Health Reform in 201013

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION15

REFERENCES18

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

The health system of the United States includes all persons and all government and private organizations and institutions devoted to promoting and preserving health, and preventing and treating diseases and injuries. It also includes all the provisions dealing with the relationship between health insurance, insurance, service providers and other involved groups. The relevant provisions deal with the health insurance of the residents basically as a private matter, a universal health insurance is not provided. There is no state health care is for residents who are younger than 65 years, only in exceptional cases. The 45.7 million or 15.3% of the 300 million inhabitants do not have the private insurance nor can they claim public assistance. In medical emergencies, hospitals are under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) required by law, uninsured or inadequately insured patients also treated in the emergency room when it is foreseeable that they cannot pay the bill. In reaching health problems (yet) the level of a medical emergency, such patients may also be dismissed.

Problem Statement

The perception of health care reform in the United States has not been highlighted properly in the past and because of that, the health care reform impact and perception is losing its importance. This study aims to highlight the significance of the perception of the health care reform in the U.S.

Aims and Objectives

This research has the aim of exploring the perception of the health care reform in the United States.

Research Question

What is the perception of Health Care Reform in the United States?

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE

The United States of America is the only developed country that does not have a cover system universal health care, which is becoming one of its biggest problems embraces social, economic and ...