Allied Healthcare Careers : Healthcare in America is within a transitory period where the role of the professional is being questioned as well as the option of healthcare as a career. Despite the questions and changes, the medical profession remains a p
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anesthesiologist's assistants, physicians assistants, cardiovascular technologists, histologic technologists, medical laboratory technicians, medical record technicians, nuclear medicine technicians, radiology technicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and numerous others. This 11 page paper examines the reasons for choosing allied healthcare as a career, specifically in terms of pay scales, career security and educational requirements for a few of the above positions. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Paper Title: Allied Healthcare Careers : Healthcare in America is within a transitory period where the role of the professional is being questioned as well as the option of healthcare as a career. Despite the questions and changes, the medical profession remains a p

Altering Medicare’s Effect on Health Care
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A 15 page paper discussing the history, economic effect, regulations and future of Medicare. There is intense and ongoing debate about the future of Medicare, the need for reform and the shape that such reform should take. As politicians haggle over private interests and noble ideals that no one can afford, Medicare’s influence on health care increasingly affects microeconomic choices of households and businesses, as well as the larger national economy. There is no question that Medicare must become more flexible. Its micro- and macroeconomic effect is detrimental to the health care industry, to the national economy and to individuals seeking health care services. The paper suggests that Medicare allow the private sector to drive reform of the system. Includes an outline. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KSmedicareReform.rtf
Paper Title: Altering Medicare’s Effect on Health Care

AN ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE
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This 6-page paper analyzes behavior health care and provider relationships. Topics discussed include an analysis of four major behavioral health care organizations, what it takes to be a provider, and how to develop a strong provider - organization relationship. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: AN ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE

An Analysis of the Bipartisan Consensus Managed Care Improvement Act (H.R. 2723)
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A 5 page discussion of the Bipartisan Consensus Managed Care Improvement Act (H.R. 2723) was introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives on August 5, 1999. Identifies several flaws in the bill and its key supporters and opponents. Includes a 1 page letter to a Congressional representative urging that the bill not be supported. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: An Analysis of the Bipartisan Consensus Managed Care Improvement Act (H.R. 2723)

An Approach to Evaluating the Efficacy of a Private Not-For-Profit Wellness Center
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A 4 page proposal for evaluating the efficacy of a private not-for-profit hospital’s wellness center. Defines clinical pathways and recounts their usefulness in improving the efficacy of health care. Suggests that clinical pathways be implemented which allow for detailed statistical analysis of data and the ability to apply findings from that data to improving the health care situation in terms of quality of health care and cost of health care.
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Paper Title: An Approach to Evaluating the Efficacy of a Private Not-For-Profit Wellness Center

An Argument for the Legalization of Marijuana for Medicinal Utilization
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A 5 page paper analyzing the potential benefits of the legalization of marijuana for medical utilization. This paper points out the varied uses to which marijuana has been put. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: An Argument for the Legalization of Marijuana for Medicinal Utilization

An Overview of Creatine: Natural Function and Dietary Supplement
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A 7 page overview of the natural and synthetic sources of creatine. Notes the common utilization of the synthetic form of this substance as a dietary supplement by athletes. Emphasizes that while there are few reported negative physiological impacts of this practice, few studies have been completed in general. Urges that individuals err on the side of caution in their choice to use this substance. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Paper Title: An Overview of Creatine: Natural Function and Dietary Supplement

ANALYSIS OF A MEDICATION ERROR
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This 6-page paper studies a case involving an error in prescribing medication and determines if the proper steps were taken to find out what went wrong. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: ANALYSIS OF A MEDICATION ERROR

ANALYSIS OF CODING ARTICLES
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This 3-page paper examines three articles dealing with medical terminology and CPT (coding procedures) for medical procedures.
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Paper Title: ANALYSIS OF CODING ARTICLES

Anemia And The Elderly
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An 8 page paper. Anemia is common among the elderly and its incidence increases with age. This paper reports the definition and criteria set by the World Health Organization for anemia. It also reports the recommendations from experts and groups for changing the standards for a diagnosis of anemia in elderly patients. The writer comments on how physicians often miss anemia in their older patients, considering the symptoms a function of the aging process. Research investigating mortality risk along with the validity of existing definitions are reported and discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Paper Title: Anemia And The Elderly