Larkin School of Nursing Week 9 The Uninsured Population Discussion
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1. The government of the US has two different agencies that track the number of uninsured.
a. Name both as well as the process by which uninsured data is collected
b. What percent of the US population is uninsured? (use latest attainable data)
c. Who makes up the “uninsured” population?
2. Hawaii has employer mandates on insurance coverage.
a. Has this mandate proven to be success at reducing the “uninsured” numbers in thier state?
3. What has the state of Massachusetts done to reduce the number of uninsured citizens? Has the states mandate been successful?
