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Compare and Contrast Public and Private Managed Care Systems

October 24, 2018 in /by

Compare and Contrast Public and Private Managed Care Systems​ Question description Public and Private Managed Care Systems Both public and privately-funded managed health care systems provide services for people. Today, both managed health care systems are being discussed, especially with the various aspects of healthcare reform. Examples of public health systems relate to military health […]

Public Health and the Law

October 24, 2018 in /by

Question description Public Health and the Law In the United States, prior to the 1930s, public health efforts were primarily undertaken at local and state level. After the Great Depression, the federal government was called upon to intervene on behalf of its vulnerable populations. Since that time, debates over federal versus state roles in public […]

What is the demographic data of your community as given on the U.S. Census Bureau website?

October 24, 2018 in /by

Question description The development of diseases or the state of wellness and health are influenced by social, economic, environmental, and demographic factors of a population. As such, population statistics play a major role in determining the health status of a community or the distribution of diseases within that community. You are the public health officer […]

Public Health Campaign

October 24, 2018 in /by

Question description Communication Plan Part of the planning process is creating a communication plan document. The communication plan is a detailed outline of your public health campaign and includes all the elements from planning, communications, marketing, and public relations to evaluation. It is also an iterative process and you must be willing to make adjustments […]