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Pbs Teachers: Doctor's Dilemma Advocacy for Whom?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the changes that have occurred within the health insurance field and the impact on the consumer's ability to afford insurance, and understand the dilemma physicians face in providing managed care.
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Pbs Teachers: Dr. Fix It

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the high cost of health insurance coverage in this country and identify the populations which have the most trouble affording it. Investigate and propose solutions to the problem of under-insured or uninsured members of our society.
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Pbs Teachers: Healthcare Crisis Timeline

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the history of health care and health insurance in 20th century America and create an illustrated timeline featuring major events and policies that led to the current state of national health care crisis.
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Pbs Teachers: Information, Please

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate the crisis involving high prescription costs and explore health insurance options and the terminology associated with health care. Examine the impact of health care issues on government legislation and use layman's terms to...
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Pbs Teachers: Healthcare Crosswords

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Research important terminology associated with the insurance health care industry and explain why it is important to understand these specialized terms in order to make informed decisions on health care issues.