Healthcare In the Government

Healthcare In the Government The topic is Healthcare, it needs to cover (1) why the issue is so important, (2)how the issue has developed over time, (3) what the alternative choices are, (4) who supports and opposes each alternative, and (5) what are the benefits and costs of each alternative. NOTE: You must write memos that are completely fair and speak objectively about all sides of the issue. Needs to be 1000-1500 words. also needs to cover why is this a critically important policy decision for the United States? How many people does this affect? Who are they? Why should the government be involved in this? Be specific. • How has the issue developed over time? What has happened in the past and the present to make it so important to make a choice about this issue now? How did we get where we are? • What are the chief alternatives we can choose? • Who supports and opposes these alternatives? Do the political parties take clear stands on this • choice? What interest groups support and oppose these alternatives? How does the public feel about this choice?. Be sure to use public opinion polls if possible. • Recommended choice: In the final paragraph, you can indicate how this choice should be made and explain your reasoning. Be clear, logical and precise. Do not use Wikipedia or other online encyclopedia. Sources must be indicated in the body of the paper -- for example, (Jillson, 2011: 56) -- and then fully listed in a bibliography at the end. PAPER BREAK DOWN: -ISSUE (This section should be 2-3 pages in length) - Give an analysis of the issue and controversy that gave rise to the legislation above. Be sure to address both the pros and cons of the issue. -PUBLIC OPINION (This section should be approximately ½-1 page in length) - What is public’s view on this issue? Has this view changed in the last few years? Do some groups have a particular viewpoint (e.g. women, minorities, etc…)? -INTEREST GROUP POSITIONS (This section should be approximately ½-1 page in length) - What groups are for and against the issue (at least one on each side)? What are some of their main arguments? -PARTISAN CONSIDERATIONS (This section should be approximately ½-1 page in length) What are the parties’ position on this issue (democrat and republican)? -RECCOMENDATION (This section should be approximately ½- page in length) Give a short recap of the main points and a recommendation as to what action should be taken.