Health Inequalities and the Need for Continuing Reform: Reflections on Johnson & Johnson Video

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

After studying Module 6: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:
Based on viewing the Johnson & Johnson video, what are your thoughts about healthcare inequalities and the need for continuing reform? (Share at least 2 points of view.)

Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
For the week 6 discussion post, you will watch the Johnson & Johnson video and share your thoughts (supported by the literature) on the effect of health inequalities. You are asked to share two points of view. To help you along, please reflect on the following:
Health inequalities are differences in health status or the availability of health resources (for example health insurance, primary physicians, hospitals, etc.) among different population groups (for example rural areas, suburban areas, blacks, whites, Hispanics, illegal immigrants, etc.) as a result of the social conditions in which they are born, grow, live, work and age. Health inequities are unfair (World Health Organization, 2018).
Reflect on how health inequalities impacted population groups during COVID-19. Do you know if everyone received equal care? Were COVID vaccines available to everyone? How about PPE? Do you know if resources were available to those living in rural areas or those who may be undocumented or without health insurance? How do health inequalities affect these populations? Then, please share what we can do about it (for example health reforms, please specify what type).
As always, please support your statements with peer-reviewed sources.

HOW TO WORK ON THIS ASSIGNMENT (EXAMPLE ESSAY / DRAFT)

The Johnson & Johnson film emphasizes how common healthcare disparities are in the US and the necessity of ongoing reform to solve them. The video illustrates how social factors influence health disparities and how they may limit a person’s access to healthcare resources. Here are two perspectives on this subject that I feel are important to consider while discussing health inequalities:

Marginalized people are significantly impacted by health inequities.
The considerable effect that health inequities have on marginalized communities has been made clear by the COVID-19 pandemic. It was clear early on in the epidemic that communities of color and those with low incomes suffered disproportionately. African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans had a doubled risk of dying from COVID-19 compared to non-Hispanic whites, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Systemic racism and other social factors that affect health, such as poverty and access to resources for healthcare, contribute to these inequities.

Health disparities also affect people without health insurance and those without legal status, who are more likely to get the virus and have worse health consequences. According to research in the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, those who are undocumented are more likely than natives of the United States to require hospitalization for COVID-19. Additionally, people without health insurance were more likely to have severe COVID-19 symptoms and were less likely to acquire COVID-19 immunization.

Reforms in the health care system are required to address health inequities.
Healthcare changes that prioritize enhancing marginalized people’s access to healthcare resources are required to alleviate health inequities. Increasing Medicaid eligibility is one approach to achieving this. Medicaid is a government-funded initiative that offers low-income individuals and families health insurance. Nevertheless, not all states have extended Medicaid eligibility, leaving many people without health coverage.

Access to primary care physicians can be made better as a means to address health inequities. According to studies, those who have access to a primary care physician are more likely to obtain preventative treatment and are less likely to have unmet healthcare needs. Additionally, expanding financing for community health clinics can increase underserved groups’ access to healthcare.

In conclusion, health disparities are a serious problem in the United States, especially for disadvantaged groups. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that more change is needed to overcome these inequalities. There are several strategies to alleviate health inequalities, including expanding Medicaid coverage, enhancing access to primary care physicians, and increasing financing for community health centers. Prioritizing the health needs of underserved groups is essential, as is working toward achieving health equity for all people.

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