Topic
Should healthcare in America be provided to rich and poor alike? Research the current statistics involved. Define the current state of healthcare in America and then write and ethical argument addressing the above question.
Data
- Census - Health InsuranceThis link goes directly to Census statistics on Americans with/without health insurance, rates, and more.
- Statistical Insight (ProQuest) This link opens in a new windowSearch terms like "healthcare" to find the National Health Disparities report, healthcare quality, and more.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Health DataFind data on who has health care, what is spent on health care, who uses various forms of health care, and more.
- National Healthcare and Disparities ReportBuild tables based on healthcare access, affordability, quality of care, and more. Definitions of income levels and types of care are included in the methods section: https://www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/nhqdr14/intro.html#notes
- RAND State Statistics This link opens in a new windowProvides a comprehensive portfolio of statistics for all 50 states. Topics are organized by broad categories: demographics, health, economics, crime, poverty and social services, income, K-12 education, government, and higher education. Drop down menus for each category allow the user to narrow the topic.
Articles
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowReports on health care, reform, and the Affordable Care Act.
- Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowTry searching "Affordable Care Act", "health care costs", "health care reform" and more.