HCA320 Assignment Mod 2:

Assignment:

Healthcare Coverage Gap

The ACA was meant to provide quality health care coverage for all yet a coverage gap for some populations especially in states that oppose Medicaid expansion. Based on what you have learned so far in this course, create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses the coverage gap problem, who is impacted by the coverage gap, the role the ACA plays in the coverage gap, why the coverage gap should be closed, and solutions/ recommendations for closing the gap. Address the following in your PowerPoint:

• Select      one state opposed to Medicaid expansion and describe why. Then, consider      your own state. What are the benefits and drawbacks to Medicaid expansion      in your state?
• Define      what the coverage gap is (problem/issue)
• Discuss      how the coverage gap impact low income healthcare consumers population.
• What      role does the ACA have in widening or closing the coverage gap?
• Why is      it important to close the gap (implications for positive social change)?
• What      are some solutions to closing the coverage gap and how can healthcare      equity help close the gap? Include recommendations and/or solutions.

Your PowerPoint presentation should include/address:

• Title      Slide (1 slide)
• Objectives      Slide (1 slide)
• Medicaid      expansion (1-2 slides)
• Coverage      gap – define/problem/issue (1-2 slides)
• Coverage      gap impact on low income healthcare consumers (2-3 slides)
• Role      ACA has in widening or closing the coverage gap (1-2 slides)
• Close      the gap (1-2 slides)
• Solutions      to closing the coverage gap and how can healthcare equity help close the      gap? (2-3 slides)
• Reference      slide (1-2 slides).

Assignment Expectations

Length: 9-14 slides (in addition to the title slide and reference slides)

Structure: Include a title slide and reference slide in APA format.  These do not count towards the minimum slide count for this assignment.  Your presentation must include an objectives slide.  Be sure to fully explain all slides in the Speaker Notes.

References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of three (3) scholarly sources are required for this assignment.