Individualism is a core American ideology. A perfect example of it is the American dream; the idea that if one is determined, takes the initiative and works hard, then one will be successful and prosper in the United States. However, this ideology is starting to become undermined more and more every passing day. Dependence on the United States government is increasing among the American population. Even though the U.S. is in a state of economic recovery after the economic collapse of 2008, the number of individuals reliant on these social programs have not decreased but increased. Lately, social programs have become a subject that has been discussed extensively throughout the media; One example is the massive outcry from the public when the
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(Planned Parenthood Federation of America) In addition, Planned Parenthood has 59 independent local affiliates that operate approximately 700 health centers throughout the United States and treat 2.7 million patients a year. (PPFA) Planned Parenthood affiliates, as of 2013, has performed nearly 900 thousand pap test and breast exams, provided approximately 3.5 million birth control information and services and provided approximately 4.5 million tests and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. (PPFA) According to their annual report, Planned Parenthood total revenue last year was 1,303.4 million and it’s total expenses was 1,176.3 …show more content…
(Cunningham) Starting around 2003 Medicaid started to surpass Medicare as the larger U.S. financed health program; Medicare expenditures in fiscal year 2013 amounted to $449 billion. (CMS) What is often not recognized about Medicaid is the fact that it has become the true safety net for the most vulnerable persons in the United States (Concannon) Medicaid is the largest source of funding for medical and health related services for America’s poorest people. (Waid) All of the states participate in Medicaid and have relied on it to meet basic health care needs and provide ancillary needed services for the population, including children, adults with physical and mental disabilities, elderly and pregnant women. (Concannon) Although designed to help needy individuals and families with low income, Medicaid does not actually provide health care services to every extremely poor persons unless they are in a certain group; however, if one qualified for the Aid to Families With Dependent Children (AFDC) then one would be eligible for
(Planned Parenthood Federation of America) In addition, Planned Parenthood has 59 independent local affiliates that operate approximately 700 health centers throughout the United States and treat 2.7 million patients a year. (PPFA) Planned Parenthood affiliates, as of 2013, has performed nearly 900 thousand pap test and breast exams, provided approximately 3.5 million birth control information and services and provided approximately 4.5 million tests and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. (PPFA) According to their annual report, Planned Parenthood total revenue last year was 1,303.4 million and it’s total expenses was 1,176.3 …show more content…
(Cunningham) Starting around 2003 Medicaid started to surpass Medicare as the larger U.S. financed health program; Medicare expenditures in fiscal year 2013 amounted to $449 billion. (CMS) What is often not recognized about Medicaid is the fact that it has become the true safety net for the most vulnerable persons in the United States (Concannon) Medicaid is the largest source of funding for medical and health related services for America’s poorest people. (Waid) All of the states participate in Medicaid and have relied on it to meet basic health care needs and provide ancillary needed services for the population, including children, adults with physical and mental disabilities, elderly and pregnant women. (Concannon) Although designed to help needy individuals and families with low income, Medicaid does not actually provide health care services to every extremely poor persons unless they are in a certain group; however, if one qualified for the Aid to Families With Dependent Children (AFDC) then one would be eligible for