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Patterns of health and health care have changed dramatically over the past 200 years. Discuss

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Five common pathological diseases of the musculoskeletal system are: 
Respond to a discussion that I have written. The reply should be at least 150 words in length. I will provide an example of what it should sort of look like.



Osteoporosis: Is a disease that has a condition where there is structural deterioration which leads to bones becoming weak and fragile which leads to an increase of bones breaking. A fall or anything such as bending over, or coughing can cause a fracture. The bone density in women is lees than in men for any age range. There are usually no symptoms in the earl stage of bone less until bones have become weakened from osteoporosis the symptoms could be back pain from a fracture or collapsed vertebra , loss of height over time , a bone that breaks more easily than expected. Treatment is prescribed medicine and doing regularly exercise and calcium intake. 
2.Arthritis- Is an inflammation of the joints and the symptoms are pain, stiffness, and limited use of joint usually in morning or after resting. The joints can be visibly swollen, tender or hot.  Arthritis is common in both females and males which are children or adults. Treatment for arthritis depends on the type that’s present so that there is an accurate diagnosis for successful treatment. Treatment is physical therapy, ice cold pack, over the counter medicine like Tylenol, ibuprofen, and surgical procedure. 3.Carpal tunnel – causes numbness in the hand or wrist, tingling, or weakness in the hand. Carpal tunnel is mostly common in women than men and it can be caused due to wrist movements that’s done repeatedly. Symptoms are burning, tingling, itching or numbness in the palm and thumb or index and middle finger. Weakness in the hand and trouble holding things. Treatment depends on the symptoms and how bad the condition is. However, you may need to do lifestyle changes, exercise, wear a splint to help the wrist, anti-inflammatory medicine, or surgery. 4.Muscular dystrophy - Is a group of inherited diseases which damages and weaken the muscles over time. The symptoms can vary due to there been more than one type of muscular dystrophy some are mild while others are severe. There is also no cure, but treatment could help manage the symptoms and slow down the progress of the disease. Muscular dystrophy can be diagnosed by several tests being done by your doctor.5.Rotator cuff injury – injury is common and can lead to pain and limited use of the shoulder due to pain. Causes of a rotator cuff can be from an injury to the shoulder or tear of the tendon tissue and repeating activities like heavy lifting over time or damage to the tendon. Certain sports like athletes have a greater risk of having a rotator cuff injury and construction jobs. Symptoms are pain in the shoulder, arm weakness, difficulty reaching behind your back. Treatment is rest and physical therapy the healing process can take months or sometimes years. 

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You did an excellent job of listing and referencing the several musculoskeletal diseases.  I like the way your essay was structured.  Makes for an easy read.  I have not had any experience working with patients with any of the above ailments, but I have a lot of experience with osteoarthritis.  Many of my family members suffer from this, such as my husband.  It has gotten progressively worse over the last year.  My husband suffers from extreme lower back pain and sciatica, which radiates through his hips, knees, and lower leg.  It's to the point that his right knee swells and his lower leg goes numb.  My husband is in constant pain from the time he wakes up, to the time he goes to sleep.  He's considering spinal fusion because he fractured his L4 and also has Spondylosis, which is a slipped disc.  This is the reason for the sciatica. 

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Research a healthcare informatics topic of your choice. Now you will present your findings in a 7 to 12 minute recorded presentation (this could be on the paper as I will do the record presentation myself, i just need the data to do it) complete with PowerPoint slides including below:

Discuss your topic and its relationship to your current (or future) practice. Discuss why the topic is important in healthcare informatics. 
What research have you have found on the topic? Describe how each scholarly article relates to the topic and your current (or future) practice. Describe what conclusions you have drawn based on your research of the topic.
What ethical or legal issues does this topic present?
Create a plan for implementing a change (or justify the need for no change). Who needs to be involved? What training programs are needed? Is there a need for on-going training? Discuss how you would evaluate the success of the change (or the continued success of what you are currently doing). What is the cost to implement or maintain this change? Who will be financially responsible? How feasible is this change?
Finally, identify how changes in public policy and technological advances in the future 
could impact this topic. What would those changes mean to the healthcare industry?  

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Electronic health records (EHRs) are easier to read than the paper charts of the past, but many complain that healthcare providers are focusing too much on the computer screen instead of the patient.
Is this due to lack of skill or training, poor computer system design, or just the nature of computer charting?
Is patient care suffering from the implementation of EHRs?
Charting in an EHR consist of clicking boxes, do you feel this provides enough detail about the patient, condition, and events if there was a law suit?

Hebda, Hunter and Czar (2019) identify three types of data that is currently being tracked by organizations (p. 46).
Identify and explain another type of data, specific to your practice, that is being tracked by an organization.
Why do you feel this data is important to track? 
Identify and discuss the organization that is tracking the data.
Are there any ethical concerns with an outside organization tracking this data, explain and give examples?

Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly sources to support your claims.

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"Capitation, Payers, and Provider Behavior"  Please respond to the following:

Suggest at least one (1) method by which capitation rates are set for health maintenance organizations in Medicare. Provide one (1) example of an HMO with these types of set rates in order to support your response.
Compare the primary available economic resources that health insurance payers may use to monitor, assess, and regulate health care providers’ behavior. Evaluate the degree to which alternative provider payment methods (e.g., capitation, pay for performance, etc.) impact HMO economic and business performance. Provide one (1) example of such a type of method to support your response.

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Should healthcare be provided by the government as a free service?

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Instructions: This project is to compare the social stigma(negative social responses) of the present day medical condition of Ebola Virus with the past medical condition of either Hansen's disease or the 1918 Influenza epidemic

Include the historical time period of the disease, historical background information, regional area information, earlier and more recent medical interventions as well as the etiology and epidemiology.

Analyze the response as to similarities and/or differences. Explain what factors do you think affect the social stigma reactions.

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Health Communication Campaign Design

Audience Analysis
Our target audience for STD testing ranges from adolescents and young adults to gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM). Adolescents and young adults between the ages of 15-24 experience a heavier toll of STDs. Young people account for 50% of the 20 million new cases of STIs in the United States each year (CDC, 2014). There are many factors that contribute to the higher rates of STDs among gay, bisexual, and other MSM where they may encounter homophobia, stigma, and discrimination, which can negatively influence their health. This diverse community is disproportionately affected by syphilis, HIV, and other STDs. Some behaviors that our target audience is engaging in that puts them at risk for both STDs and HIV are: having any type of sex without a condom; having multiple sex partners; having anonymous sex partners; and having sex under the influence of drugs or alcohol (CDC, 2015).

Audience Segmentation
Behavioral
-Sexually promiscuous, Attend parties, Go to bars, Have blind-dates, Is set-up through family or friends, Subscribe to dating applications, Single, Serial dater, “The booty call”, FWB, NSA, One-night Stands, Dinner parties and events
Cultural
-English-speaking, All religions, All races, Social club affiliations (lifestyle)
Demographic
-College students, Working/non-working, Lower/middle class, Resides in Los Angeles (Valley, West LA, East LA, South LA), Roommates. 
Physical
-Males and females, Ages 15-24, Know/do not know their STIs (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis) or HIV/AIDS statuses, Know your partner(s) 
Psychographic
-Sexual orientation, Social-butterfly, Invincible, Time of experimentation, No responsibilities, Commitment issues, Player/womanizer, Man-eater, Confident, Low self-esteem, Depression, Financial independence, The bachelor pad, Roommates that share the same behavioral, multicultural, and psychographic qualities

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A benefit option that will recruit applicants

Offer a medical savings account (MSA) together with catastrophic coverage

Suppose that you are consulting with a health care organization that has a very limited budget. Its competitors are able to pay 30–40% more in compensation and benefits. How would you recommend this organization recruit new staff and motivate current employees? What should be included in this plan? Why? Consider specific compensation issues for at least two professional groups that might be important for your analysis. Develop a total compensation plan that helps give the organization some competitive advantage, rewards desired behaviors, helps to promotes retention, and that addresses other concerns noted in the Learning Resources. What are the intended and unintended consequences of this plan?

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Contrast and compare a good radiology administrator to a bad radiology administrator

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Forum 4: Protein and Alcohol

Protein is the third essential macro-nutrient. Alcohol is not a nutrient and it is not an essential part of our diet.  It was included in this week’s discussion because it contributes calories to our daily diet. This forum explores in more depth protein and alcohol.

Topic 1:  (this is located on page 246 of your textbook) How big is your protein footprint?  Does a meat-rich diet have a negative impact on our environment?  Does it contribute to global warming?

Your initial post must be at least 500 words and posted by Thursday midnight EST. You need to state your thesis and support it with evidence and at least one outside, reputable reference. Your textbook is not an outside reference. Remember, there is no right or wrong. 

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BHqd3Z1zXS87o24q7JtaLFEgcxVPjuzkJ0ec1ut3Bp4/edit?usp=sharing

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Today, health and wellness social media accounts have a large influence on health behaviors and choices. For this assignment, please choose a resistance or weight training-focused social media platform/account (could be one you already follow).  You will analyze this account and submit your responses to the following questions in a reflection paper format (at least one page, double-spaced in length).

1. What is their main mode of delivery content? Is it via videos, posting facts, posting live videos, etc?

2. Who is their target audience? Are they aiming their content towards a certain gender or age? What about their account/posts make you assume this?

3. Do you find their content to be valuable or useful to your own life?

4. Do you think social media accounts like the one you found are more helpful or harmful to the public?