What’s Philosophy?

What’s Philosophy?Directions: Write a minimum of 1000-word response to the following prompt:We have spent the semester being introduced to philosophy. Reflect on the experience of the course (the readings, noting taking, reading guide questionnaires, writing assignments, class discussion, discussion boards, students, professor, etc.) and come up with a description of what you think philosophy is and what philosophers do.Your response is not about giving a review of the course, but to offer a critical reflection where you give your own conceptualization of philosophy and what philosophers do.

Write a 5-page paper that describes the organization, and then explains how the concepts discussed in this course influence cultural diversity, civic engagement, social capital, and mobilization strategies and types of civic engagement pursued by the organization.

Civic Engagement, Identity, and Group Mobilization Bookmark this pageObjective:Explain how civic engagement and mobilization contribute to American identity and community building.Task:Throughout this course, we have examined a variety of organizations, and discussed the role that identity has played in the mobilization of their political and social engagement strategies. For this final paper you will be tasked with evaluating one additional organization based on the concepts covered in this course and explaining how you better understand the way the organization mobilizes people around identity for the purposes of civic engagement.Instructions: 1. Select an organization that has not already been examined or discussed in this course. that you have not already evaluated as part of the ePortfolio assignments.that has mobilized a group of people based on a specific identity. The facets of identity can include race; ethnicity; religion; language; sexual identity; biological characteristics; age; disability status; veteran status; income; birthplace and neighborhood or geography. (Of course, this list is not exhaustive, and may include other components of identity.)2. Research: Conduct research about the organization. Review the materials on its website and read media stories about their work. Write a 5-page paper that describes the organization, and then explains how the concepts discussed in this course influence cultural diversity, civic engagement, social capital, and mobilization strategies and types of civic engagement pursued by the organization. As mentioned above, discuss the identity (or identities) relevant to the work of the organization.Research and explain the social, economic, political or psychological dimensions of this identity, as we have throughout this course. Consider how membership in this group influences relationships with other identity groups. How does both the nature of the identity you have chosen to focus on, and these inter-group dynamics, affect the work of the organization you are studying?

Write a paper evaluating the impact of these policies on Medicare and Medicaid managed care.

Evolution of Laws MMA was signed by President Bush in 2003. The MMA brought about sweeping changes that increased enrollment and improved access to Medicare Plans. Similarly, the PPACA was signed into law by President Obama in 2010. The law is expected to significantly increase access to Medicaid for the uninsured, low-income families, and individuals. Medicaid managed care has been implemented by most states, mainly because of rising costs, plan quality, access to providers, and the decrease in state revenues and federal matching funding. Medicare has explored managed care for the same reasons: to reduce costs, improve quality and improve access to providers. Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research the following two topics and write a paper evaluating the impact of these policies on Medicare and Medicaid managed care. You need to research on the following two topics: Medicare and managed care Medicaid and managed care Based on your research, answer the following questions: Write a summary for each topic tying together the information learned about that topic. Analyze the challenges Medicaid faces in terms of improving access to care, quality of care, and reducing the cost of care. Analyze the challenges Medicare faces in terms of improving access to care, quality of care, and reducing the cost of care. Draw conclusions about the future of managed care in each program—will it grow or decline? What will be the challenges for success? Select at least four reputable articles per topic that address the challenges facing Medicare and Medicaid managed care.

How would you change the graph?

https://rise.articulate.com/share/swfQbxrRaINrbFDeQi_9wpoz4HpRKPdE#/JUST 275 WORK NO MORE THAN THAT AND PLEASE USE FIRST PERSON WHEN WRITING IT.Find an example of a pie chart, scatterplot, or bar chart in a newspaper or on the Internet. Scan it or copy it and insert it into your discussion post. In your post, briefly summarize the information displayed in the graph. Provide an analysis of whether you think the chart does a good job of conveying the information.Do you agree with the graph data and results?Is the sample described or easily conveyed through the graphic?How would you change the graph?