Monday, February 27, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
health care bill
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h3200ih.pdf
more recent bill
http://housedocs.house.gov/rules/health/111_ahcaa.pdf
The Obama Health Care Act, also known as the American Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009's main purpose is to provide more affordable, quality health care while also reducing the cost in health care spending. In order to do so, more responsibility will be equally shared between workers, employers, and the government along with private and public health insurance options being available. Although overall prices will go down to be more accessible for greater amounts of Americans, the quality of care will still go up. The bill then goes on to provide different definitions to key terms and topics discussed, as well as provide different plans and acts that associate with this one. In order to make this possible, different standards will have to be issued to ensure that health insurance continues to be affordable and maintain consumer protection throughout different establishments. Different premium rates will only vary with factors of age, area, and family enrollment (*edit from the newer one* age and geographic variation). Other than that, everyone else is to have the same premium regardless of class, race, gender, etc.
more recent bill
http://housedocs.house.gov/rules/health/111_ahcaa.pdf
The Obama Health Care Act, also known as the American Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009's main purpose is to provide more affordable, quality health care while also reducing the cost in health care spending. In order to do so, more responsibility will be equally shared between workers, employers, and the government along with private and public health insurance options being available. Although overall prices will go down to be more accessible for greater amounts of Americans, the quality of care will still go up. The bill then goes on to provide different definitions to key terms and topics discussed, as well as provide different plans and acts that associate with this one. In order to make this possible, different standards will have to be issued to ensure that health insurance continues to be affordable and maintain consumer protection throughout different establishments. Different premium rates will only vary with factors of age, area, and family enrollment (*edit from the newer one* age and geographic variation). Other than that, everyone else is to have the same premium regardless of class, race, gender, etc.
research paper article #2
http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/forum/story/2012-01-18/doctors-obama-health-reform-ppaca/52650852/1
Marc Siegel is strongly against Obama Care as he believes its shortfalls are more damaging than the actual benefits of the plan. Through multiple surveys, it's clearly evident that a good majority of doctors don't support the plan, and many Americans in general are starting to side with them, realizing that the system also puts a strain on them as different factors such as waiting times to have a check up will be even longer due to everyone having equal opportunities for their medical needs. As nearly 48% of physicians surveyed believed that the plan will decrease their average income, 73% go as far to refuse to reduce costs. As many physicians remain pessimistic about the bill, the future doesn't look so good, as many doctors and future doctors are continuing to see more fault in the plan, and therefore, a decrease in interest for the occupation as although costs for caring for patients will go higher, wages will go lower, becoming a "disincentive" and burden for doctors and future doctors alike.
Marc Siegel is strongly against Obama Care as he believes its shortfalls are more damaging than the actual benefits of the plan. Through multiple surveys, it's clearly evident that a good majority of doctors don't support the plan, and many Americans in general are starting to side with them, realizing that the system also puts a strain on them as different factors such as waiting times to have a check up will be even longer due to everyone having equal opportunities for their medical needs. As nearly 48% of physicians surveyed believed that the plan will decrease their average income, 73% go as far to refuse to reduce costs. As many physicians remain pessimistic about the bill, the future doesn't look so good, as many doctors and future doctors are continuing to see more fault in the plan, and therefore, a decrease in interest for the occupation as although costs for caring for patients will go higher, wages will go lower, becoming a "disincentive" and burden for doctors and future doctors alike.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Contemporary Controversies #3
http://tech.mit.edu/V132/N4/briscoe.html
Columnist Brandon Briscoe is arguing against MIT's policy of trying to "balance excellence with diversity," saying that they are headed the wrong way with affirmative action. He continues to back up his claim by mentioning how more women have a chance of getting hired at MIT, as well as more women and students from underrepresented racial backgrounds are having more chances of getting admitted into the school. He believes that MIT's intentional reservation of spots and acceptances aren't fair,especially in the case of job offerings they give to professors and students. Considering that he himself is a white male, he believes that such affirmative action is discriminating and way over the line of trying to maintain a diverse campus and goes to such an extent to question how such ways even help the core of the school's mission. Overall, he doesn't believe that MIT should put so much emphasis and stress about filling in missing slots of people, but instead should focus on what's really important through the ability of the students in order to maintain its higher status as an institution. Being a junior in high school, college has been a big issue on my mind this year and searching colleges has been something very relevant to me. However, being an Asian-American, although it may not always be the case, for a majority of the colleges I've searched and through conversations with my friends, it's evident that it's significantly harder for us to get accepted to certain schools, which is why this controversy directly affects me.
Columnist Brandon Briscoe is arguing against MIT's policy of trying to "balance excellence with diversity," saying that they are headed the wrong way with affirmative action. He continues to back up his claim by mentioning how more women have a chance of getting hired at MIT, as well as more women and students from underrepresented racial backgrounds are having more chances of getting admitted into the school. He believes that MIT's intentional reservation of spots and acceptances aren't fair,especially in the case of job offerings they give to professors and students. Considering that he himself is a white male, he believes that such affirmative action is discriminating and way over the line of trying to maintain a diverse campus and goes to such an extent to question how such ways even help the core of the school's mission. Overall, he doesn't believe that MIT should put so much emphasis and stress about filling in missing slots of people, but instead should focus on what's really important through the ability of the students in order to maintain its higher status as an institution. Being a junior in high school, college has been a big issue on my mind this year and searching colleges has been something very relevant to me. However, being an Asian-American, although it may not always be the case, for a majority of the colleges I've searched and through conversations with my friends, it's evident that it's significantly harder for us to get accepted to certain schools, which is why this controversy directly affects me.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Contemporary Controversies #2
http://www.tnr.com/blog/jonathan-cohn/99827/no-doctors-dont-hate-obamacare
Harold Pollack and Vivek Murthy begin by discussing how Sally Pipes's argument about the Obama Health Care is only right in the sense that it depends greatly on the support of physicians. They then go on to continue discussing the matter as they mention the outcome of Pipes's survey that showed the distinction that mostly older doctors were against the health care system, and that mostly younger doctors supported it. Although it's hard to determine what exactly is the dominant opinion as both sides were pretty evenly split, they continue to mention how various doctors of different fields do lean on supporting it in the sense that it would benefit their patients. However, even though many physicians understand the general healthcare system, they still don't fully understand the reform aspect of it, so this still proves to be leading issue of debate today, although Pollack and Murthy believe that the general gist of the health care reform laws would provide more good for the general public as it addresses critical issues today regarding the rising number of uninsured patients. This topic is relevant to me because I'm interested in becoming a doctor, and this system will play a big role in my future if I do end up pursuing that career which is why it's important for me to start understanding it and forming my own opinions on it now.
Harold Pollack and Vivek Murthy begin by discussing how Sally Pipes's argument about the Obama Health Care is only right in the sense that it depends greatly on the support of physicians. They then go on to continue discussing the matter as they mention the outcome of Pipes's survey that showed the distinction that mostly older doctors were against the health care system, and that mostly younger doctors supported it. Although it's hard to determine what exactly is the dominant opinion as both sides were pretty evenly split, they continue to mention how various doctors of different fields do lean on supporting it in the sense that it would benefit their patients. However, even though many physicians understand the general healthcare system, they still don't fully understand the reform aspect of it, so this still proves to be leading issue of debate today, although Pollack and Murthy believe that the general gist of the health care reform laws would provide more good for the general public as it addresses critical issues today regarding the rising number of uninsured patients. This topic is relevant to me because I'm interested in becoming a doctor, and this system will play a big role in my future if I do end up pursuing that career which is why it's important for me to start understanding it and forming my own opinions on it now.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Contemporary Controversies #1
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-12-21/news/ct-perspec-1221-korea-20111221_1_attack-on-yeonpyeong-island-dprk-engagement
Gregg Andrew Brazinsky writes about the current decision that the U.S. is facing in regards of how to deal with the "new" North Korea. He goes on to mention how due to Kim Jung Ill's sudden death, his successor Kim Jung Un isn't nearly as big of a threat as his father as he hadn't had the chance to go through the same "extensive grooming as a leader." This is why Brazinsky believes that it's a perfect opportunity for the U.S. to act to engage in greater activity there as North Korea continues to be a threat to our nation. Although he doesn't necessarily believe it'll be possible to get rid of all the major problems such as their nuclear weapons and economic system, he believes that any step to prevent such measures from worsening to be taken along with the aid of South Korea to persuade China to join their cause. As a Korean-American, any news regarding North Korea is pretty relevant to my life as both my parents are from Korea and I have direct relatives living there. I've also always had an interest in North Korean refugees and the situation in North Korea due to it being part of my culture and had it emphasized through my church.
Gregg Andrew Brazinsky writes about the current decision that the U.S. is facing in regards of how to deal with the "new" North Korea. He goes on to mention how due to Kim Jung Ill's sudden death, his successor Kim Jung Un isn't nearly as big of a threat as his father as he hadn't had the chance to go through the same "extensive grooming as a leader." This is why Brazinsky believes that it's a perfect opportunity for the U.S. to act to engage in greater activity there as North Korea continues to be a threat to our nation. Although he doesn't necessarily believe it'll be possible to get rid of all the major problems such as their nuclear weapons and economic system, he believes that any step to prevent such measures from worsening to be taken along with the aid of South Korea to persuade China to join their cause. As a Korean-American, any news regarding North Korea is pretty relevant to my life as both my parents are from Korea and I have direct relatives living there. I've also always had an interest in North Korean refugees and the situation in North Korea due to it being part of my culture and had it emphasized through my church.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Columnists Ahoy! Synthesis
Overall, Clearance Page seems to hold a pretty vocal opinion about out government's current political leaders ranging from Herman Cain (Week 2) to President Obama (Week 4B). He states some concerns he has about the previously potential candidate of Herman Cain, as well as others as he questions their credibility as our nation's leader due to way they portray their knowledge and opinions on certain issues (Week 3). However, he seems to have pretty positive opinions regarding Ron Paul's views (Week 4A), as well as seeing some possibility of President Obama's chance of reelection (Week 4B). Yet, he still has his skeptical thoughts regarding the validity of our nation's voters as he criticizes many's judgement regarding their views and how they look for the wrong things in potential candidates (Week 3),as well as putting the blame on the wrong people, not fully understanding their own current events (Week 4C).
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