One of the most divisive and economically pressing questions in U.S. domestic policy over the last several decades has been healthcare. The United States spends twice as much in terms of Gross Domestic Product on healthcare as the next biggest spender in the advanced world, and yet our average lifespan is less than most of the countries on the list. The debate in the U.S. is over whether or not healthcare should be a part our larger commercial system, and hence accessed through private insurers giving the consumer more "choice," or whether healthcare access should be guaranteed to all through either a hybrid public/private system (like Obamacare) or a more robust public system in which healthcare is guaranteed to all residents through a government-run healthcare program, with a potential downside of having less "choice" in such a system. Public polling suggests that there is no bigger public policy issue that Americans care about as much as healthcare at this point in our nation's history. For the discussion, which of the various options listed above (or options that you have researched on your own) do you support as the way forward for the American healthcare system? Explain your answer, arguing for its superiority over the other options.Your initial discussion postings (250-300 words) should demonstrate an understanding and analysis of the assigned readings and video. It may be helpful to reference the assigned material in your response demonstrating connections between your thoughts and the course resources. In addition, you will also need to post two substantial responses (about 150-200words) to at least two of your classmates' posts.

Compare early life in Massachusetts Bay with that of the Chesapeake region, considering ALL of the differences and similarities we have studied and read about. Include women, and use the Readings in American History selections besides the text. Where do you see the most freedoms? Where do you see the most solidarity? What can you identify as the beginnings of an American culture?Slavery: Discuss the nature of the infamous middle passage, the genesis of slavery (connection to delivered indentured servitude, labor needs, laws,codes and practices that helped to develop it, social causes); and then discuss specific examples of it using ONLY the text, the reader, and other items from the class. Be sure to discuss the middle passage as only a brief, initial part of your answer.Discuss how both Jamestown's "variant values" (as outlined in the Breen essay) and the rationales of Bacon's Rebellion can we seen as "seeds of our American culture, and ultimately, our movement for independence. (Materials from reading ONLY !)The ideological principles of the American Revolution were clearly identified in the reading. How seriously did American's take them? Did different groups seem them differently? For example, what is the difference between Federalists and Anti-Federalists? How did this get played out in the early formation of the American government? Which side would you take in some of these debates? Make sure that your answer is about more than just the Federalist vs. Anti - Federalist debate.Each of these four questions needs tone answered with a detailed explanation. A paragraph or more would do.

250 words eachDQ1. To what extent is the administrative model at your agency egalitarian and informal on one hand, or bureaucratically stratified and formal on the other? DQ2. Have you had an opportunity to interact in any manner with the CEO of the agency? How has that experience been? If not, how would you see this s a valuable learning experience?DQ3. Have you been able to interact with or observe the governing body of the agency (i.e., the Board of Directors or Trustees)? How has that experience been? If not, how would you see this as a valuable learning experience? Journal - In 250 words reflect upon the progress made in gaining knowledge, skills, attitudes, in some of the tasks I carried out, they include: Group Counseling – Individual counseling – Staff Meetings – In-Service Training – Treatment Planning and Development – Progress Notes.