1. ASHFORD HCA 430 Weeks 1-5
DiscussionQuestions
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Perspective. Answer the question: Which has a greater influence on a person’s
health: individual choices and actions (micro perspective) or community policies
and resource availability (macro perspective)? Discuss three reasons why you
selected one over the other. Your initial post should be 250-300 words and utilize
a minimum of one scholarly source, cited in APA format. Respond to at least two
of your classmates’ postings.
Trends in Vulnerable Populations. Select two vulnerable populations identified
in the textbook. After completing the learning activity, Public Health Information
and Data Tutorial, locate data and describes trends associated with the physical,
psychological, and/or social health of the populations selected. Your initial post
should be 250-300 words and utilize a minimum of one scholarly source, cited in
APA format. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings
Vulnerable Populations. From the following list, identify the three that you
believe are the most vulnerable.
§ High-risk mothers and infants
§ Chronically ill and disabled
§ Persons living with HIV/AIDS
§ Mentally Ill and Disabled
§ Alcohol or Substance Abusers
§ Suicide or Homicide Prone
§ Abusing Families
§ Homeless Persons
§ Immigrants and Refugees
Answer the question: Why are the groups you selected more vulnerable than the
others? Your initial post should be 250-300 words and utilize a minimum of one
scholarly source, cited in APA format. Respond to at least two of your classmates’
postings

2. Resource Availability. Answer the question: Which of the following do you feel
has a greater impact on health status: social status, social capital, or human
capital? Justify your choice. Your initial post should be 250-300 words and utilize
a minimum of one scholarly source, cited in APA format. Respond to at least two
of your classmates’ postings.
Race, Ethnicity, and Healthcare. After viewing the online presentation, Race,
ethnicity, and health care.(Kaiser Family Foundation, 2007), answer the following
question: What role does medical insurance coverage play in healthcare
disparities experienced by minority populations? Your initial post should be 250-
300 words and utilize a minimum of one scholarly source, cited in APA format.
Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
Continuum of Care.Luday (2003) contends that effective healthcare programs
provide assistance across the continuum of care and address a person’s
physical, psychological, and social capacity.
Identify a program that exists in your community that provides care to one of the
following vulnerable populations:
§ High-risk mothers and infants
§ Chronically ill and disabled
§ Persons living with HIV/AIDS
§ Mentally Ill and Disabled
§ Alcohol or Substance Abusers
§ Suicide or Homicide Prone
§ Abusing Families
§ Homeless Persons
§ Immigrants and Refugees
Describe the program and answer the following questions: What are the strengths
of the program?
What are the potential weaknesses of the program? Does the program provide a
comprehensive approach by addressing the physical, psychological and social
capacity of the person? Your initial post should be 250-300 words and utilize a
minimum of one scholarly source, cited in APA format.
Respondtoatleasttwoofyourclassmates’ postings.

3. Paying for Healthcare. Compare and contrast public versus private sources of
payment for the care of the vulnerable. Present an overview of 3-5 trends that are
affecting vulnerable population’s ability to pay for healthcare services. Your initial
post should be 250-300 words and utilize a minimum of one scholarly source,
cited in APA format. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings
Program Goals and Outcomes. [Insert prompt]. According to the text, there are
two strategies that can be used to evaluate program outcomes: cost-benefit
analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis. Select a community-based program.
Examine the program outcomes. (Note: You may use the same program you
selected for week three’s discussion forum.) Answer the following question: Are
the program outcomes presented from a cost-benefit perspective or a cost-
effectiveness perspective or both perspectives? Your initial post should be 250-
300 words and utilize a minimum of two scholarly sources, cited in APA format.
Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
Economic Policies. What kinds of economic policies might reduce health
inequities and improve the overall health of most Americans? How will these
policies improve Health Care services, accessability, cost, and quality? Your
initial post should be 250-300 words and utilize a minimum of one scholarly
source, cited in APA format. Respond to at least two of your classmates’
postings.
Social Policies. Should knowing about the health effects of social policies
change the value that Americans place on those policies - why or why not?
Provide two specific examples in your discussion. Your initial post should be 250-
300 words and utilize a minimum of one scholarly source, cited in APA format