Search
- Filter Results
- Location
- Classification
- Include attachments
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Under_Construction/Purgatory/Book%3A_American_Government_(OpenStax)/16%3A_Domestic_Policy/16.04%3A_Policy_ArenasThe federal government still promotes research for civilian uses, mostly through the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (...The federal government still promotes research for civilian uses, mostly through the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/Introduction_to_Human_Geography%3A_A_Disciplinary_Approach_3e_(Gaves)/04%3A_Health_and_Disease/4.03%3A_Geography_of_CareThis page discusses disparities in health care access based on geography and wealth, affecting poor populations, especially pregnant women facing malnutrition and inadequate prenatal care, which leads...This page discusses disparities in health care access based on geography and wealth, affecting poor populations, especially pregnant women facing malnutrition and inadequate prenatal care, which leads to higher infant mortality rates. It highlights the lack of health insurance prior to the Affordable Care Act, reliance on emergency care, and the economic strain on hospitals.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Political_Science_and_Civics/American_Government_3e_(OpenStax)/16%3A_Domestic_Policy/16.04%3A_Policy_ArenasWhen it comes to regulation, the federal government has created several agencies responsible for providing for everything from worker safety (OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration), ...When it comes to regulation, the federal government has created several agencies responsible for providing for everything from worker safety (OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration), to food safety (FDA), to consumer protection, where the recently created Bureau of Consumer Protection ensures that businesses do not mislead consumers with deceptive or manipulative practices.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/Introduction_to_Human_Geography%3A_A_Disciplinary_Approach_3e_(Gaves)/04%3A_Health_and_Disease/4.04%3A_Regional_Variations_in_Health_CareThis page examines global variations in healthcare access and treatment, focusing on how geography affects diagnosis and care. It contrasts the U.S. healthcare system, with its lack of universal cover...This page examines global variations in healthcare access and treatment, focusing on how geography affects diagnosis and care. It contrasts the U.S. healthcare system, with its lack of universal coverage, against other developed nations. The Affordable Care Act sought to enhance coverage and create health exchanges, yet obstacles persist, especially in southern states opposing Medicaid expansion.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Human_Development/Lifespan_Development_(OpenStax)/15%3A_Physical_and_Cognitive_Development_in_Late_Adulthood_(Age_60_and_Beyond)/15.02%3A_Health_Risks_in_Late_AdulthoodThis section discusses health concerns in late adulthood, including physical and mental health risks. Chronic conditions such as arthritis and diabetes become more prevalent with age, requiring carefu...This section discusses health concerns in late adulthood, including physical and mental health risks. Chronic conditions such as arthritis and diabetes become more prevalent with age, requiring careful management. Mental health issues like anxiety and depression are reviewed, though they become less common in older age. The rising costs of healthcare are also a significant concern, with chronic conditions accounting for a large portion of these expenses.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Diablo_Valley_College/Econ_101%3A_Economics_of_Public_Issues_(Sorce)/17%3A_Economics_of_Health_Care/17.01%3A__Introducing_Health_Care_EconomicsHealth care economics is a segment of economic study pertaining to the value, effectiveness, and efficiency in health care services.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Economics/Economics_(Boundless)/35%3A_Health_Care_Economics/35.1%3A__Introducing_Health_Care_EconomicsHealth care economics is a segment of economic study pertaining to the value, effectiveness, and efficiency in health care services.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Social_Work_and_Human_Services/Social_Problems_-_Continuity_and_Change/13%3A_Health_and_Health_Care/13.04%3A_Problems_of_Health_Care_in_the_United_StatesThis page examines critical issues in the US healthcare system, particularly focusing on private insurance and the high expenditures that fail to yield better health outcomes compared to other nations...This page examines critical issues in the US healthcare system, particularly focusing on private insurance and the high expenditures that fail to yield better health outcomes compared to other nations. It highlights the consequences of uninsured Americans, especially among marginalized racial and income groups, and points out systemic problems such as administrative costs, the fee-for-service model, and managed care limitations.
