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Health insurances are suppose to treat mental illnesses and health illnesses the same. However, most insurances do not see it that way and will limit the number of times you can see a health professional

Health insurances are suppose to treat mental illnesses and health illnesses the same. However, most insurances do not see it that way and will limit the number of times you can see a health professional 

Predicted outcomes for health care based on today's obesity rates. Gives some educated predictions for health care expenditures. Also shows the future of America's obesity.

The majority of people, when thinking of health care, consider things such as physical illnesses and things of that sort. Many do not think of mental health, which is an extremely pertinent part of an individual's quality of life. The problems and issues with obtaining services for mental health and maintaining them, sadly, are quite a few. This makes being able to find and receive the help and treatment needed for individuals' with mental health issues difficult and sometimes nearly impossible.

This act is very important in order to keep your health privacy secure. Knowing that your medical information will be secure is very important for people who wish to keep their life private and keep themselves from medical insurance fraud.

I once worked in a call center dealing with medical records and it was very reassuring to see how serious HIPAA is taken. It definitely made me feel safe and confident in my personal health information.

I agree health privacy is very important. It is nice to see that HIPAA is doing its job and protecting the privacy of the people

The shooting which occurred in December which left 20 children and six educators dead at the hands of a gunman at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT has caused the issue of gun control as well as the issue of mental health to be looked at more closely. The President of the United States, Barack Obama chose to issue a proposal for stricter gun control measures, due to this. Walker, as well as several other Republicans agree that the main focus should be on the issue of providing mental health services to those in need prior to violent events taking place.

This article has given two individuals to present their arguments for and against the Healthcare Insurance Law. Karen Davenport presents her arguments supporting the health care law and the individual mandate; Michael Cannon presents his arguments particularly against the individual mandate and the claim that the mandate will lower costs of medical care.

What does the future hold for us in health care? Many people such as myself and maybe you wonder if there should be a new health care plan or if we should stay with the old. This article talks about the health care issues from the perspective of two individuals, John Shadegg, and Mark McClellan. They speak on behalf of all groups of people. Very interesting article about how some cannot afford insurance.

This article summarizes 10 top facts about Health Care Reform. Insurance companies will regulate more heavily. they will be told the minimum for services that they will cover. Everyone will have health insurance or they must pay a fine. Employers will be mandated to provide insurance to the employees or they will be fined also. Which sounds good to me, my employer thinks he doesnt have to give anything at all.

Starting in 2014, individuals without health insurance will be fined. Each year the fine will be a set amount or it will be a percentage of your annual income, whichever one is higher. If health care is not purchased by the end of enrollment for the year you will not be able to get health insurance until the next year.

Great topic to consider. In relation to the recent shootings, states are rethinking the cuts on mental health hospitals. There is already a 20 percent budget increase.

Nationwide changes in insurance codes cause a lack of recourse for mental health providers. The recent tragedies in our country have been an area for concern regarding our country's mental health, and our need for greater attention to this matter. These insurance setbacks are expected to have a major impact.

This short article is an update showing that 2.5 million more young adults have health care because of the Affordable Care Act that took effect in September 2010. These numbers will just keep increasing because these young adults can stay on their parents health care plan until they are 26, then afterwards can't be denied.

This article discusses the actual health risks associated with hormone replacement therapy when used for transgendered people. It discusses the psychological and physical risks that such medications pose.

This article is of President Obama's proposal discusses the changes that he plans for our health care. He wants to expand medical care to everyone in hopes to prevent many illnesses. Doing this he hopes to save millions of dollars and greatly improve our current health care system.

I know i will not be writing about health care but i did find this site that kinda give you both sides 

Facts about discipline and what is tolerated by law. Interesting information about how some states wanted to actually make spanking illegal.

This article is mostly charts showing how health spending is being used.Gives examples in medicare and medicaid also per capita and GDP

After decades of failed attempts by a string of Democratic presidents and a year of bitter partisan combat, President Obama signed legislation on March 23, 2010 to overhaul the nation's health care system and guarantee access to medical insurance for tens of millions of Americans.

Discusses the changes with the healthcare reform that was passed by Obama.

A contentious battle between Catholic groups and the Obama administration has flared in recent days, fueled by the new health-care law and ongoing divisions over access to abortion and birth control. The latest dispute centers on a decision by the Department of Health and Human Services in late September to end funding to the U.S.

This is a great site that clarifies the reasons for and against the health reform act. While it acts in favor of the "Gerneral welfare" of citizens - many feel people should be given the option of whether they "want" to purchase it or not.