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What makes your topic particularly important or timely? Provide the CONTEXT for action.

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What makes your topic particularly important or timely? Provide the CONTEXT for action.

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What is your thesis? What is your action or change? 

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What is your thesis? What is your action or change? 

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-The rising price of healthcare

-Health disparities

-Financial hardship

-Local healthcare system strain

-Public Awareness of Health Inequality

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Thesis: Allowing free health insurance at the county level would significantly improve public health outcomes, reduce healthcare disparities, and lead to long-term economic benefits by decreasing preventable health issues and emergency care costs.

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Thesis: Allowing free health insurance at the county level would significantly improve public health outcomes, reduce healthcare disparities, and lead to long-term economic benefits by decreasing preventable health issues and emergency care costs.

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Action/Change: We can accomplish this with utilizing state or federal funding.

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Action/Change: We can accomplish this with utilizing state or federal funding.

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Trumps new administration on no more federal tax

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Trumps new administration on no more federal tax

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Action/change: Free/mobility health clinic  

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Action/change: Free/mobility health clinic  

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There can be volunteers at the free/mobility clinic where nurses can volunteer to help and new interns can come to gain more experience.

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There can be volunteers at the free/mobility clinic where nurses can volunteer to help and new interns can come to gain more experience.

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Federal funding for the free health insurance program can be obtained by applying for state and federal grants like Medicaid and ACA funds, which help cover healthcare for those in need.

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Federal funding for the free health insurance program can be obtained by applying for state and federal grants like Medicaid and ACA funds, which help cover healthcare for those in need.

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“Countries with universal healthcare systems, such as Canada and the United Kingdom, consistently report better health outcomes, including longer life expectancy and lower rates of chronic diseases. Research from the National Academy of Sciences shows that access to healthcare improves early diagnosis, chronic disease management, and overall public health.”

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Universal health coverage evolution, ongoing trend, and future challenge: A conceptual and historical policy review

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The goal of universal health coverage (UHC) from the United Nations (UN) has metamorphized from its early phase of primary health care (PHC) to the recent sustainable development goal (SDG). In this context, we aimed to document theoretical and…

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"we calculated the expected number of deaths in each age cohort if all Americans become insured. We estimated that on an annual basis, universal coverage would save the lives of 68,531 Americans."

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"In 2021, about 7% of men aged 26-34 and about 4% of women aged 26-34 still lacked health insurance coverage... In Minnesota, typically less than 1% of adults aged 65 and older lack health insurance."

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john connolly - Health Care Administration

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john connolly - Health Care Administration

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marshall e smith - Health Systems Chief Executive Officer

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marshall e smith - Health Systems Chief Executive Officer

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"Historically, young Minnesotans between 26-34 years are significantly more likely to be uninsured than the statewide average and this pattern has been consistent over time in the state. In 2021, young adults were not significantly less likely to have health insurance and were statistically similar to the statewide average." *****

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"Historically, young Minnesotans between 26-34 years are significantly more likely to be uninsured than the statewide average and this pattern has been consistent over time in the state. In 2021, young adults were not significantly less likely to have health insurance and were statistically similar to the statewide average." *****

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Health insurance: facts and figures - MN Data

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In the U.S., health insurance helps people get the health care they need. Health care can be very expensive. When a person is insured, a private company or a government program pays some or all of their medical bills.

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“On Thursday, Minnesota Management and Budget officials released the February budget and economic forecast showing the 2024-25 biennium is expected to end with a surplus of $3.71 billion... State tax revenue is up, especially in corporate profits, while spending estimates are largely unchanged.”

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Minnesota’s projected budget surplus balloons to $3.7 billion, but fiscal pressure still looms - Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives

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Just as Minnesota has experienced a warmer winter than usual, so has the state’s budget outlook warmed over the past few months.

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"The percentage of Minnesotans without health insurance in 2023 remained low at 3.8%; about 11,000 fewer Minnesotans were uninsured in 2023, compared to 2021."

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I don't have health insurance not because I don't want to but I cant obtain it due to my Dad's status so going to the hospital or dermatologist is extremely pricey for me. 

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I don't have health insurance not because I don't want to but I cant obtain it due to my Dad's status so going to the hospital or dermatologist is extremely pricey for me. 

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Imagine being in a situation with your family or child and they have a medical situation and they choose not to go to the hospital because they didn't have health insurance causing their conditions to get worse and worse

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Imagine being in a situation with your family or child and they have a medical situation and they choose not to go to the hospital because they didn't have health insurance causing their conditions to get worse and worse

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Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man accused of fatally shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson 

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Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man accused of fatally shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson 

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insurance companies turning people away. 

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insurance companies turning people away. 