Identify four behavior analytic, single-subject design articles regarding a particular behavior. Describe the dependent variable in each study. Describe the implementation of the independent variable.
Overview
Now that you have identified a behavior, population, and setting, you will start to review the literature related to that behavior. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based practice, which means it’s important for practitioners to identify and recommend treatments that are based on evidence from research. This literature review will help you to identify research to support your decisions in later sections when writing your hypothetical behavior analytic study.
Preparation
Instructions
Complete a literature review to support your hypothetical behavior analytic study.
Provide the APA citations of the studies you found.
Identify the dependent variable in each study.
This should be your selected targeted behavior.
Describe the implementation of the independent variable.
This should be the intervention or interventions used.
Identify the single-subject design in each study.
Describe the data collection procedure and interobserver agreement (IOA) method used.
Describe the internal, external, and social validity of each study.
Describe the conclusions to each study, including the effectiveness of the interventions.
These are the elements you will be writing for your hypothetical behavior analytic study, so it is important to pay attention to the details so that you understand how to write and structure your assignments.
Note: Put the information from each article into your own words rather than using direct quotes from the literature.
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Use current APA style and formatting, paying particular attention to citations and references. Refer to Evidence and APALinks to an external site. for citing and referencing tips.
Length: 6-8 pages.
References: A minimum of four scholarly or professional resources.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 3: Evaluate effectiveness of behavior change procedures by visually analyzing and interpreting single-subject experimental designs included in current research.
Identify four behavior analytic, single-subject design articles regarding a particular behavior.
Describe the dependent variable in each study.
Describe the implementation of the independent variable.
Identify the single-subject design in each study.
Describe the data collection procedure and interobserver agreement (IOA) method used.
Describe the internal, external, and social validity of each study.
Describe the conclusions to each study, including the effectiveness of the interventions.
Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
Demonstrate compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.
This weeks material covers receivables/revenues and payables/liabilities. Both areas come with some type of risk. For receivables/revenues, the biggest risks deal with overstatements. For payables/liabilities, the biggest risks deal with understatements. Find the management discussion and analysis in the Form 10-K of a publicly traded company that interests you. (Post a link so everyone can see it.) What risks does the company identify that might lead to the risk of overstating receivables/revenue or understating payables/liabilities? What specific tests might an auditor design based on those risks?
This week’s material covers receivables/revenues and payables/liabilities. Both areas come with some type of risk. For receivables/revenues, the biggest risks deal with overstatements. For payables/liabilities, the biggest risks deal with understatements.
Find the management discussion and analysis in the Form 10-K of a publicly traded company that interests you. (Post a link so everyone can see it.) What risks does the company identify that might lead to the risk of overstating receivables/revenue or understating payables/liabilities? What specific tests might an auditor design based on those risks?
Summarize the law or legal principle involved. Summarize the case or event. Share the important facts and highlights that are important from a Human Resources practice perspective
Please follow directions or I will dispute
Will be checked for plagiarism
please follow template below
Due Friday November 17th by 8pm
Part 1 • Summarize the law or legal principle involved. (This can generally be done in one paragraph.) • Summarize the case or event. Share the important facts and highlights that are important from a Human Resources practice perspective. (This can generally be done with one or two short paragraphs.) • Explain why the facts and highlights you chose were important for the practice of HR.
Part 2 • List at least five ways this case or event might impact the practice of HR. (This is a brainstorming activity. A bulleted list is fine for this.) • Identify which of the five items is most important to HR. Provide an assessment and analysis of that item, along with one directly related specific recommendation for the HR team. The recommendation must be actionable, must be explained, and must be supported with evidence from your readings and research.
The ideal assignment will include the following: • Introduction • Response to Part 1 (with citations linked to a reference) • Response to Part 2 (with citations linked to a reference) • Conclusion (with citations linked to a reference) • References (with a minimum of three references) Requirements: • Submit your assignment in the text box of the designated Unit Assignment Forum. APA format is not required for any assignment forum submission. However, all assignments should be well-organized and include an introduction and conclusion. • Support your answers with evidence from at least three resources (text, readings, research, etc.) using citations and references. • The required length of your entire response is approximately four to five paragraphs (summary, evaluation, comparison, opinion). • Review one to two classmate's postings after posting your submission to the assignment forum. Use the RISE model of peer feedback to provide your classmates with constructive feedback that they may consider when finalizing the final project later in the semester.
Source: Walsh, D. J. (2019). Employment law for human resource practice (6th edition). Cengage Learning.
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Unit4assignment.pdf
Due Date: 11:59 pm EST on Friday of Unit 4 Points: 100
Overview: This week’s assignment forum focuses on the role the EEOC has in preventing
workplace discrimination, which includes harassment and other protections provided
under Title VII. This is the fourth assignment forum related to your course project.
Your Unit 4 assignment forum is based on the EEOC v. Catastrophe Management
Solutions case study found in your unit resources this week. The case involved a claim
of racial discrimination. At issue was the legality of requiring an employee to cut their
dreadlocks to fit their “neat and clean” appearance policy. The appellate court ultimately
affirmed the dismissal of a complaint filed by the EEOC on behalf of an African
American job applicant whose offer of employment was rescinded because she refused
to cut off her dreadlocks. You will explore the role of the EEOC and the topic of Title VII
protections and evaluate the importance of this ruling to human resources practice of
and your role as a human resources practitioner.
Instructions: As the Human Resource Manager at GreenTech Ltd., you are ready to prepare your
next report. You will review, assess, and analyze a topic, event, or case, and based on
your findings, you will share a written report with your supervisor, the Chief Human
Resources Officer (CHRO). Your report will summarize the topic, event, or case and will
include a recommendation for improving HR practice at your company.
Unit 4 Topic:
Read the EEOC v. Catastrophe Management Solutions case study provided in our unit resources this week.
Based on your review of the case study, consider the following:
The appellate court ultimately affirmed the dismissal of a complaint filed by the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Consider the determining factors that
led to this conclusion. In responding to this topic, be sure to consider any Title VII
HRM341 – Employment Law
Unit 4 Assignment Forum
specific protections the court referenced in their ruling. The EEOC is the primary
government agency leveraged to prevent workplace discrimination, including the
enforcement of Title VII protections. Consider how the role of the EEOC impacts your
practice as a Human Resources Manager.
Based on your review of the case study, address the role of residency requirements in
hiring practices in general and whether or not residency requirements are, in general, a
valid hiring criterion.
Part 1
• Summarize the law or legal principle involved. (This can generally be done in one
paragraph.)
• Summarize the case or event. Share the important facts and highlights that are
important from a Human Resources practice perspective. (This can generally be
done with one or two short paragraphs.)
• Explain why the facts and highlights you chose were important for the practice of
HR.
Part 2
• List at least five ways this case or event might impact the practice of HR. (This is
a brainstorming activity. A bulleted list is fine for this.)
• Identify which of the five items is most important to HR. Provide an assessment
and analysis of that item, along with one directly related specific recommendation
for the HR team. The recommendation must be actionable, must be explained,
and must be supported with evidence from your readings and research.
(Keep in mind generic statements, broad ideas, unsupported personal opinions, and merely repeating what is in this assignment description do not satisfy the assignment requirements.)
This assignment is your opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the law or
legal principles based on the case or event reviewed as it relates to the practice of HR.
This assignment is also your opportunity to demonstrate your critical thinking and
analytical skills by using the case or event as a catalyst to explore how HR practices
can be improved.
The goal of this assignment is not to do as much writing as possible but to do as much
focused and thoughtful idea-sharing as possible.
Make sure you use evidence and support for each section of your response.
The ideal assignment will include the following:
• Introduction
• Response to Part 1 (with citations linked to a reference)
• Response to Part 2 (with citations linked to a reference)
• Conclusion (with citations linked to a reference)
• References (with a minimum of three references)
Requirements:
• Submit your assignment in the text box of the designated Unit Assignment
Forum. APA format is not required for any assignment forum submission.
However, all assignments should be well-organized and include an introduction
and conclusion.
• Support your answers with evidence from at least three resources (text, readings,
research, etc.) using citations and references.
• The required length of your entire response is approximately four to five
paragraphs (summary, evaluation, comparison, opinion).
• Review one to two classmate's postings after posting your submission to the
assignment forum. Use the RISE model of peer feedback to provide your
classmates with constructive feedback that they may consider when finalizing the
final project later in the semester.
Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.
Evaluation Rubric for Unit 4 Assignment Forum
CRITERIA
Needs Improvement Proficient
Exemplary
0 – 14 points 15 – 19 points 20 – 25 points
Part # 1 Response
Only answered one aspect of Part 1, did not provide an adequate response, and/or key requirements are missing or not met. Relevancy to the practice of HR missing.
Answered some but not all aspects of Part 1, did not provide a thorough response, and/or key requirements were not fully met. Relevance to the practice of HR is not thoroughly developed and/or not supported.
Answered all aspects of Part 1, provided a thorough response, and all requirements were fully met. Relevance to the practice of HR is clearly and thoroughly stated and fully supported.
Part # 2 Response
Only answered one aspect of Part 2, did not provide an adequate response, and/or key requirements are missing or not met. Relevancy to the practice of HR missing.
Answered some but not all aspects of Part 2, did not provide a thorough response, and/or key requirements were not fully met. Relevance to the practice of HR is not thoroughly developed and/or not supported.
Answered all aspects of Part 2, provided a thorough response, and all requirements were fully met. Relevance to the practice of HR is clearly and thoroughly stated and fully supported.
Response to Classmates
Did not provide adequate feedback using the RISE model and/or provided 0 replies.
Provided adequate constructive feedback using the RISE model that may be used to improve classmate’s work product and/or provided 1 reply.
Provided valuable constructive feedback using the RISE model that may be used to improve the classmate’s work product. Provided 2 or more replies.
0 – 8 points 9 – 13 points 14 – 15 points
Resources 0-1 resources and/or sources are not associated or aligned with the assignment content.
2 resources and/or sources are not clearly associated or aligned with the assignment content.
3 or more resources and/or sources are clearly associated or aligned with the assignment content.
0 – 5 points 6 – 8 points 9 – 10 points
Clear and Professional Writing
Writing and format show significant errors that impede professional presentation.
Writing and format contain few errors that do not impede professional presentation.
Writing and format are clear, professional, and error-free.
Overview:
Instructions:
Requirements:
Evaluation Rubric for Unit 4 Assignment Forum
How can Airbnb ensure the ethical treatment of consumers?
Read “Case 1: Airbnb in 2020” in your Connect textbook
In the accommodations market, Airbnb appears to have a significant advantage over its competitors as it
relates to regulations affecting the operations of its business.
Develop a business strategy that will allow Airbnb to meet local, state, and international regulatory
requirements and motivate individuals to benefit from participating in this space of the accommodations
market. Address the following questions:
• How can Airbnb ensure the ethical treatment of consumers?
• Should there be a separate strategy for the international component of their business model?
Minimum of 350+ words.
Use bullets or paragraphs/headings for each question!
STR581_Wk4_AirBnB_YG.pdf
Read “Case 1: Airbnb in 2020” in your Connect textbook In the accommodations market, Airbnb appears to have a significant advantage over its competitors as it relates to regulations affecting the operations of its business. Develop a business strategy that will allow Airbnb to meet local, state, and international regulatory requirements and motivate individuals to benefit from participating in this space of the accommodations market. Address the following questions:
• How can Airbnb ensure the ethical treatment of consumers? • Should there be a separate strategy for the international component of their business model?
Minimum of 350+ words. Use bullets or paragraphs/headings for each question! PLAGIARISM: All papers in Blackboard are checked for originality by SafeAssign. NO part of any previous papers used in other classes are permitted in this class. All material must be original and Blackboard Originality Report must be less than 33% for each assignment. This 33% also includes all Discussion Posts and the use of a paraphrase generator or “word spinner” (AI).
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Explain one of the most interesting areas in applied social psychology for you. Why was it interesting?
In this personal reflection, consider all that you have learned to date, and reflect upon how it has changed your thinking in an area of social psychology. Use the number for each part you are answering.
Please answer the following questions:
Explain one of the most interesting areas in applied social psychology for you. Why was it interesting? (10 points)
What you learned (this should be a few paragraphs). (10 points)
What you didnt realize before (what is surprising) (this should be a few paragraphs). (10 points)
Tie this interesting area (in question 1) to other units and material (this could potentially be a few paragraphs). (10 points)
The muddiest point about this interesting area, or pose questions you still have (a few sentences). (10 points)
How does a camera-maker's price competitiveness in a specific geographic region affect its market position? Identify one aspect that accurately describes your company's camera/drone business and operations.
How does a camera-maker's price competitiveness in a specific geographic region affect its market position?
Identify one aspect that accurately describes your company's camera/drone business and operations.
What are some benefits of current and cumulative expenditures for camera/drone product R&D?
Name one factor that plays a role in determining a company's action camera sales and market share in a specific geographic region.
Can you list the components of the compensation package for members of camera/drone PATs?
Explain how currency fluctuations can impact a company's revenues from shipments of action-cameras and UAV drones in different geographic regions.
What factors determine the interest rate charged by the Global Community Bank for loans provided to the company for financing growth and financial needs?
Name a factor that affects the productivity of both camera PATs and drone PATs.
What is the projected growth rate for worldwide unit sales of wearable, miniature action-capture cameras?
List the four geographic regions where the company is currently selling its action cameras and UAV drones.
Name one measure on which a company's performance is judged/scored.
Explain how outsourcing action camera assembly from contract assemblers in Taiwan or mainland China can impact a company's P/Q rating.
In which locations does the company have its camera and drone assembly facilities?
Can you identify a false statement about your company's assembly operations for cameras and drones?
Provide one true statement about crafting a strategy to be competitively successful in the markets for action cameras and drones.
What are some characteristics of retailers and buyers of action-capture cameras?
What factors do not affect a company's P/Q rating for UAV drones?
Explain a misconception about online retailers of unmanned aerial view drones and/or the buyers of unmanned aerial view drones.
Name one factor that contributes to determining a company's credit rating.
Describe how the Investor Expectations Standard assesses your company's performance.
Identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social service.
Assignment Overview
This assignment builds on the previous components of this research project, where you identified a social problem and selected a federal policy that affects it.
Once social workers have located a policy that addresses a social problem, the next step is to analyze the policy's development and potential impacts. In other words, does the policy resolve or mitigate the issue? Looking at China’s one-child policy, you would want to know whether it is indeed reducing fertility rates. Next, you would want to know if the policy has any unintended consequences that must also be addressed. For example, China’s one-child policy has led to significant labor shortages in the country.
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following EPAs and practice behaviors:
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice
C5.GP.A: Identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social service.
Related Assignment Criterion:
1. Analyze the development of the chosen policy.
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice
C5.GP.B: Assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access to social services.
Related Assignment Criteria:
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the policy with respect to the target population.
3. Evaluate the feasibility of the policy.
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice
C5.GP.C: Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
Related Assignment Criterion:
4. Identify the policy constraints that inhibit the policy from fully addressing the problem for the chosen population.
Assignment Description
In this assignment, you will analyze the federal policy you chose to address your social justice issue, including providing background of the development of the policy and evaluating its effectiveness and feasibility. Remember that the feasibility of a policy relates not only to its economic feasibility, but also to its political and social impact. You will also identify the policy constraints that inhibit the policy from most effectively reaching your targeted population.
Continue to consult Congress.gov, the Government Accountability Office, public policy analysis research and reports, and other peer-reviewed research to support your analysis. Also, use the NASW Code of Ethics Web page to guide your analysis.
Assignment Instructions
For this assignment:
Analyze the development of your chosen federal policy.
Analyze the historical background that led to the development of the policy.
Define the goals of the policy and how these goals are intended to be met, including services and programs intended to achieve the goals.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the policy with respect to the target population.
Consider how well the policy has met the needs of your target population and to what extent it improves the social justice problem you initially researched. Does the policy seem to ignore, impede, or strengthen the social functioning of the target population?
To what extent does the policy meet or improve the social values of the target population?
To what extent does the policy adhere to best practice ethics and best practice standards?
If the outcome of your analysis is that best practice ethics and standards are not being adhered to, include that information in your analysis as well.
Evaluate the feasibility of the policy.
Is the policy politically, economically, and administratively feasible? Provide details and rationale.
Identify the policy constraints that inhibit the policy from fully addressing the problem for the chosen population. Have other constraints arisen since the passage of the policy that have made conditions worse or better for the chosen population?
Guidelines
Support your claims and recommendation with clear rationale and support from scholarly, peer-reviewed literature.
Refer to the rubric that will be used to grade your work, before completing this assignment.
Reference feedback you received from the previous assignment to improve the quality of your submission. Further feedback from this project component will help you improve your work for the final Federal Policy Analysis and Recommendations course project.
Example assignment: You may use the assignment example, linked in the Resources, to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the rubric would look like.
Additional Requirements
The assignment you submit is expected to meet the following requirements:
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards.
Cited resources: Minimum of eight scholarly sources. All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years.
Length of paper: Six to eight double-spaced, typed pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Due date: Assignment must be submitted to your instructor in the courseroom no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sunday of this week.
Resources
NASW Code of EthicsLinks to an external site..
Library Research and Information Skills: What Is Scholarly?
Introduction to the Capella Library.
Capella University Library.
United States CongressLinks to an external site..
Week 6 Assignment Example [PDF] Download Week 6 Assignment Example [PDF].
Evidence and APA.
How Do I Find Peer-Reviewed Articles?
View RubricWeek 6 Assignment – Policy AnalysisWeek 6 Assignment – Policy AnalysisCriteriaRatingsPtsAnalyze the development of the chosen policy. (C5.GP.A)view longer description55 to >46.75 ptsDISTINGUISHEDAnalyzes the development of the chosen policy and uses outstanding details and examples to support the analysis.46.75 to >38.5 ptsPROFICIENTAnalyzes the development of the chosen policy.38.5 to >0 ptsBASICDescribes but does not analyze the development of the chosen policy.0 ptsNON_PERFORMANCEDoes not describe the development of the chosen policy./ 55 ptsEvaluate the effectiveness of the policy with respect to the target population. (C5.GP.B)view longer description55 to >46.75 ptsDISTINGUISHEDEvaluates the effectiveness of the policy with respect to the target population, using outstanding details and examples to support the evaluation.46.75 to >38.5 ptsPROFICIENTEvaluates the effectiveness of the policy with respect to the target population.38.5 to >0 ptsBASICAnalyzes but does not evaluate the effectiveness of the policy with respect to the target population.0 ptsNON_PERFORMANCEDoes not analyze the effectiveness of the policy with respect to the target population./ 55 ptsEvaluate the feasibility of the policy. (C5.GP.B)view longer description55 to >46.75 ptsDISTINGUISHEDEvaluates the feasibility of the policy, using outstanding details and examples as support.46.75 to >38.5 ptsPROFICIENTEvaluates the feasibility of the policy.38.5 to >0 ptsBASICDescribes but does not evaluate the feasibility of the policy.0 ptsNON_PERFORMANCEDoes not describe the feasibility of the policy./ 55 ptsIdentify the policy constraints that inhibit the policy from fully addressing the problem for the chosen population. (C5.GP.C)view longer description55 to >46.75 ptsDISTINGUISHEDAnalyzes the policy constraints that inhibit the policy from fully addressing the problem for the chosen population, using outstanding details and examples as support.46.75 to >38.5 ptsPROFICIENTIdentifies the policy constraints that inhibit the policy from fully addressing the problem for the chosen population.38.5 to >0 ptsBASICIdentifies only some of the policy constraints that inhibit the policy from fully addressing the problem for the chosen population.0 ptsNON_PERFORMANCEDoes not identify policy constraints that inhibit the policy from fully addressing the problem for the chosen population./ 55 ptsCommunicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession.view longer description30 to >25.5 ptsDISTINGUISHEDCommunicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession, consistently and with no errors, referencing at least eight, well-chosen scholarly sources.25.5 to >21 ptsPROFICIENTCommunicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession, referencing at least eight scholarly sources.21 to >0 ptsBASICInconsistently communicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession, or does not support the claims with at least eight scholarly sources.
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Addressing Healthcare Disparities in Racial and Ethnic Minorities through the Affordable Care Act
Addressing Healthcare Disparities in Racial and Ethnic Minorities through the Affordable Care Act
Racial and ethnic minority healthcare disparities are a serious social justice issue. Cultural obstacles, socioeconomic issues, implicit bias, and structural racism are the main causes of the discrepancies. The factors lead to poor health outcomes and unequal access to high-quality healthcare. United States crested the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to alleviate the healthcare inequities among racial and ethnic minorities (Adamson et al., 2019). Affordable Care Act (ACA) was a federal law enacted order to create health insurance markets and increase Medicaid eligibility. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) also mandates essential health benefits and forbids insurance companies from refusing coverage due to pre-existing diseases. The goal of the Affordable Care Act was to lessen racial and ethnic minority gaps in healthcare access and provision. This paper explores the ACA goals, services and programs it offers, the background, and its effects.
Purpose of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
The 2010 Affordable Care Act aimed to improve healthcare access and reduce disparities, It was targeted to elevate healthcare disparity issues affecting racial and ethnic minorities. Many minorities were disproportionately represented and had limited access to health insurance. ACA's expansion of Medicaid eligibility extended coverage to numerous low-income individuals, a substantial portion of whom come from minority backgrounds. ACA anticipated to increase Medicaid eligibility and deliver insurance coverage to affected low-income individuals. (Snowden et al., 2022). The expansion was crucial in addressing disparities in access to healthcare services.
Second, the ACA created markets for health insurance. Families and individuals could shop about for and compare various insurance policies. According to Hero et al. (2019), the marketplaces provided a means for underrepresented groups to select plans that aligned with their health needs at an affordable cost. Thirdly, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) forbade insurance companies from refusing coverage to customers who already had medical issues. Numerous racial and ethnic minority groups frequently suffer from chronic illnesses or have had prior health problems; therefore, the service would be helpful to them. (Huguet et al., 2019). The ACA also mandated that essential health benefits be offered in insurance plans. The benefits included preventive care, mental health services, and prescription drug coverage, among others. The essential health benefits ensured racial and ethnic minority populations access necessary healthcare services. They removed financial barriers that often-prevented disadvantaged populations from seeking necessary healthcare.
Programs and Services Provided through the ACA
The ACA introduced several programs and services to achieve its objectives of reducing healthcare disparities and improving healthcare access for racial and ethnic minorities. Medicaid eligibility was expanded in many states and allowed individuals with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level to qualify for coverage. The expansion increased insurance coverage among low-income minority populations. Creation of health insurance marketplaces eases the access and purchase insurance plans that suit individual needs. Marketplaces offered options and subsidies to lower-income individuals to afford insurance (Ercia et al., 2021). The ACA's prohibition on coverage denials based on pre-existing conditions also removed barriers to accessing insurance for chronic ill. Racial and ethnic minorities often experience higher rates of chronic conditions.
The target population for the programs and services provided through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) primarily includes low-income individuals and families, many of whom belong to racial and ethnic minority populations. Specifically, these programs and services aim to benefit those with limited financial resources previously at risk of being uninsured or underinsured. Minority communities often encompass Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American populations. They often face disparities in healthcare access and coverage due to socioeconomic factors.
Connection to the Social Justice Problem
Healthcare disparities in racial and ethnic minority populations often manifest as unequal access to healthcare services and poorer health outcomes for minority individuals and communities. The disparities are deeply rooted in structural racism, implicit bias, socioeconomic factors, and cultural barriers. ACA directly addresses targeting the root causes of healthcare disparities. It recognizes that individuals from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds face greater barriers to accessing healthcare, like limited income, pre-existing conditions, and cultural differences that cause discrimination (Baumgartner et al., 2020). The ACA aims to mitigate the barriers by expanding Medicaid, establishing health insurance marketplaces, prohibiting coverage denials, and mandating essential health benefits. The provisions collectively bridge gap in healthcare access and provision for minority populations. Research has shown that the policy has resulted in substantial coverage gains among Black, Hispanic, and Asian populations, narrowing insurance coverage gaps (Baumgartner et al., 2020). Medicaid expansion under the ACA has also positively affected access to care for low-income minorities.
Historical Issues and Context Leading to the ACA
Complex historical situation and substantial political dynamics influenced Affordable Care Act development and enactment. Healthcare disparities in racial and ethnic minorities has a long history in the United States. The disparities are rooted in systemic racism, socioeconomic inequalities, and unequal access to quality healthcare. Healthcare disparities have been perpetuated by policies excluding racial and ethnic minorities from accessing essential services. Implicit bias among healthcare professionals also causes differential treatment based on race or ethnicity and exacerbates the disparities.
The ACA emerged in response to the longstanding disparities and need for comprehensive healthcare reform. President Barack Obama championed the policy and made it pass through a contentious political process. It was aimed at address the historical inequalities and create equitable healthcare system (Carrasco-Aguilar et al., 2022). However, the policy faced opposition from some political leaders. They argued that policy would result to government overreach and negatively impact the healthcare system.
The ACA's historical background is marked by debates in Congress and legal challenges that questioned the policy's constitutionality. Supreme Court upheld the law in 2012, affirming its place in the U.S. healthcare system (Jost & Keith, 2020). ACA has since made progress in reducing healthcare disparities among racial and ethnic minorities.
Impact of Historical Features on Policy Implementation
The historical features and challenges surrounding the ACA’s establishment impacted its implementation. The political debates and legal challenges delayed the ACA ‘s full implementation. They delayed the policy benefits, and targeted populations were forced to wait for the essential services. ACA allowed states choose between expanding Medicaid. The freedom of has brought disparities in access to Medicaid benefits. Some states opted to expand Medicaid, providing greater access to low-income individuals from minority backgrounds. However, others failed to adopt, leaving many without coverage (Crowley et al., 2020). The historical political controversy surrounding the ACA has also enhanced the ongoing efforts to repeal or amend the policy.
Some states choose to extend Medicaid, giving minority low-income people more access to healthcare. Some, nevertheless, failed to adopt the policy and left many without coverage (Crowley et al., 2020). The ACA's political turbulence in the past has bolstered current efforts to change or repeal the law. The ongoing debates have also created uncertainty for individuals and families who rely on the ACA for healthcare coverage.
Conclusion
Racial and ethnic minority healthcare disparities are a serious social justice issue that need for multipronged solutions. Significant progress has been made in addressing the disparities by the Affordable Care Act. The law has created health insurance markets, increased Medicaid eligibility, outlawed coverage denials due to pre-existing conditions, and mandated essential health benefits. For many minority populations, the provisions have greatly improved healthcare coverage and access. However, the ACA's past of legal disputes and political arguments has complicated its application and prolonged the uncertainty surrounding it. Despite these obstacles, the ACA has significantly decreased the number of people without health insurance and increased racial and ethnic minority populations' access to care. Collaborative efforts among healthcare professionals, policymakers, and social workers are crucial in advancing equity and social justice in healthcare. Building upon the ACA's successes, addressing its limitations, and remaining committed ongoing efforts can mitigate healthcare disparities among these vulnerable communities.
References
Adamson, B. J. S., Cohen, A. B., Estevez, M., Magee, K., Williams, E., Gross, C. P., Meropol, N. J., & Davidoff, A. J. (2019). Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid expansion impact on racial disparities in time to cancer treatment. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 37(18_suppl), LBA1–LBA1. https://doi.org/10.1200/jco.2019.37.18_suppl.lba1
Baumgartner, J., Collins, S., Radley, D., & Hayes, S. (2020). How the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has narrowed racial and ethnic disparities in insurance coverage and access to health care, 2013‐18. Health Services Research, 55(S1), 56–57. https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-6773.13406
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Karen and Wayne need to buy a refrigerator because theirs just broke. Unfortunately, their savings account is depleted, and they will need to borrow money in order to buy a new one. Sears offers them an installment loan at 15% (add-on rate). If the refrigerator at Sears costs $1,588 plus 5% sales tax, and Karen and Wayne plan to pay for the refrigerator for 3 years, what is the monthly payment?
Karen and Wayne need to buy a refrigerator because theirs just broke. Unfortunately, their savings account is depleted, and they will need to borrow money in order to buy a new one. Sears offers them an installment loan at 15% (add-on rate). If the refrigerator at Sears costs $1,588 plus 5% sales tax, and Karen and Wayne plan to pay for the refrigerator for 3 years, what is the monthly payment? (Round your answer to the nearest cent.)
How will you employ a transformational leadership style in your service? What policies, procedures, and/or incentives will be used to make your leadership transformational? How will thes
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How will you employ a transformational leadership style in your service?
What policies, procedures, and/or incentives will be used to make your leadership transformational? How will these approaches keep your program inclusive and entrepreneurial?
Define capacity, utilization and facilities decisions.2. What is facilities strategy? What are some of the factors that affect a firms facility strategy?3. Thoroughly discuss capacity cushion and the three subsequent strategies employed by firms.4. What problems are created by simultaneously considering the capacity questions of how much, how large, when, where and what type?
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1. Define capacity, utilization and facilities decisions.2. What is facilities strategy? What are some of the factors that affect a firms facility strategy?3. Thoroughly discuss capacity cushion and the three subsequent strategies employed by firms.4. What problems are created by simultaneously considering the capacity questions of how much, how large, when, where and what type?5. Why are facilities decisions often made by top management? What is the role in these decisions of operations, marketing, finance, accounting, engineering, and human resources?6. In what ways does corporate strategy affect capacity decisions?7. S&OP or aggregate planning sometimes is confused with scheduling. What is the difference?8. The XYZ Company manufactures a seasonal product. At the present time, the company uses a level labor force as a matter of company policy. The company is afraid that if it lays-off workers, it will not be able to rehire them or find qualified replacements. Does the company have an aggregate planning problem? Discuss.9. How is the choice between a level strategy and a chase strategy influenced by the skill level of the workforce and the degree of automation?10. Contrast the Factor rating method, Center of gravity method and Geographic information systems of determining facility location.11. Thoroughly discuss S&OP with an eye on facility planning.
