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Inividual Project 4-5 pages Discuss the ways that health can be conceptualized by a society. What are the determinants of health in humans? What is the connection between how a society defines health and how it pursues health? Has increased access to technology changed that perception over the last decade? Discuss the connection between health policies, health determinants, and health. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Discussion Board 3-4 paragraphs Health care is the most regulated industry in America. Policy that is passed by Congress, Senate, or both, and signed into law by the President directly impacts all healthcare organizations. Identify a health care organization of your choice from your readings and/or personal experience. Discuss the impact of a policy (HIPAA, Nurse Reinvestment Act, Medicare Modernization Act, Affordable Care Act, or other specified) for this organization as it impacts the costs, quality, and access to services balance; or lack thereof. .

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1. Health policy systems are complex with many interacting influences constantly modifying the system to reach equilibrium. Actors include individuals, groups, and organizations. 2. Within health policy systems, most activities have direct and indirect impacts on other actors through feedback loops. 3. The health policy process is cyclical with no clear beginning or end as the system continuously responds and adapts to feedback.

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This document provides an overview of health policy and law. It describes the vast influence of policy and law on healthcare and public health. It also discusses three conceptual frameworks for understanding health policy and law: based on topical domains, historical factors, and impacted stakeholders. The document then provides details on the US policymaking process, including the roles of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches at the federal and state levels. It also discusses federal and state health bureaucracies and the role of interest groups in policymaking.

Public Health Policy Marcia Stanhope, PhD, RN, FAAN Dr. .docx

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Public Health Policy Marcia Stanhope, PhD, RN, FAAN Dr. Marcia Stanhope is currently an Associate of the Tufts and Associates Search Firm, Chicago, Ill. She is also a consultant for the nursing program at Berea College, Kentucky. She has practiced commu nity and home health nu rs ing, has served as an administrator and consultant in home health, and has been involved in the development of tw o nurse-managed centers . At one t ime in her career, she held a public policy fel- lowship and worked in the office of a U.S. senator. She has taught commun ity health, public health, epide- miology, policy, primary care nursing, and administration courses . Dr. Stanhope formerly directed the Division of Community Health Nursing and Adm inistration and served as Associate Dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Ke ntucky. She has been responsible for both undergraduate and graduate courses in population-centered nursing. She has also ta ught at the University of Virgin ia and the University of Alabama , Birmingham . During her career at the University of Kentuc ky she was appointed to the Good Samaritan Foundation Chair and Professorship in Community Health Nu rs ing, and was honored w ith the University Provost's Public Scholar award. Her presentations and publications have been in the areas of home health, community health, and community-focused nursing practice, as well as primary care nursing. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES @ Evolve website http://evolve.elsevier.com/Stanhope • Case Studies • Healthy People 2020 • Glossary • WebLinks • Answers to Practice Application • Quiz OBJECTIVES - -··-· - -~-"" ·----~ ~ -·· ------ --------------------------- After reading this chapter, the student should be able to do the following: 1. Discuss the structure of the U.S. government and health care roles. 2. Identify the functions of key governmental and quasi- governmental agencies that affect public health systems and nursing, both around the world and in the United States. KEY TERMS 3. Differentiate between the primary bodies of law that affect nursing and health care. 4. Define key terms related to policy and politics. 5. State the relationships between nursing practice, health policy, and politics. 6. Develop and implement a plan to communicate with policy makers on a chosen public health issue. ... ---== . ----'"" "- -- .., - ··-----~ ---- - ---- --~---- -------- -------- -------- advanced practice nurses, p. 182 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, p. 174 American Association of Colleges of Nursing, p. 184 American Nurses Association, p. 172 block grants, p. 169 boards of nursing, p. 177 categorical funding, p. 176 constitutional law, p. 176 devolution, p. 169 health policy, p. 168 judicial law, p. 177 law,p.168 legislation, p. 177 legislative staff, p. 179 licensure, p. 179 National Institute of Nursing Research, p. 174 nurse practice act, p. 177 Occupational Safety and Health Adminis ...

Legal PrinciplesNon- Malfeasance- Do n.docx

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Legal Principles Non- Malfeasance- Do no harm The legal principles are rules of human behavior that used to be considered as just, before the law started being written. The ethical category of Non-Malfeasance represents the doctor’s try to avoid any act or treatment plan that would hurt the patient or violate the patient’s trust, and has been popularized in the phrase “first, do no harm.” Non-Malfeasance is supported through discretion and avoidance. It is critically important that the specialist provider of highly persistent treatments uphold Non-Malfeasance. (Rodak, 2012) Beneficence- Promote the welfare of others Beneficent actions and motives have usually occupied a middle place in morality. Ordinary examples today are found in social welfare programs, policies to improve the welfare of animals etc. Distributive Justice- All involved should have equal entitlements The economic structure that each society has its laws, institutions, policies, etc. results in different distributions of economic benefits and burdens across members of the society. These economic frameworks are the result of human political processes and they continually change both across societies and within societies over time. Autonomy- non influenced decisions for both patients and physicians The term “autonomy” has appeared more and more often in the medical literature. According to this interpretation of autonomy, the goal for an autonomous person is to decide on his or her own, without undue manipulation by others. One of the first empirical papers in medical decision making on patient autonomy thus linked autonomy to the question of whether patients wanted to make decisions themselves. In the descriptive medical decision making literature, this meaning has become the default. The patient described in the informative model from the well known paper of Emanuel and Emanuel corresponds with an autonomous patient in this sense. Healthcare Rights Non- Discrimination- race, religion, sexual orientation In human social affairs, discrimination is treatment or consideration of, or making a difference in favor of or against, a person or thing based on the group, class, or category to which that person or thing is apparent to belong to rather than on individual merit. This includes treatment of an individual or group, based on their real or perceived membership in a certain group or social group. (Lamont, 2016) Credentialing/ Scope of Practice When you go for health care, identity matters a lot. You need to verify certain proofs. Following are the things that you need: Verification of identity (NAMSS, n.d.) Legal Employment Qualifications The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) required employers to verify that all newly hired workers present "facially valid" documentation verifying the employee's identity and legal authorization to accept employment in the United States. The I-9 form or more properly ...

Issues In Health Care Reform.docx

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This document provides information and guidance for an assignment requiring students to interview a state or national politician regarding current issues in health care reform. It instructs students to identify a politician to interview, develop questions on important health policy issues, and write a 3-4 page paper summarizing and analyzing the interview. The paper must include at least 5 scholarly references and follow APA guidelines. Several required readings are also provided on topics like accountable care organizations, the Affordable Care Act, and the role of nursing in health reform.

838 journal of law, medicine & ethicsThe Journal of Law, Med.docx

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This document summarizes the history of efforts in the United States to promote health equity and address healthcare disparities, especially for racial and ethnic minority groups. It discusses how the Freedmen's Bureau Act of 1865 was the first major federal policy aimed at improving access to healthcare, food, education and other social services for vulnerable populations after the Civil War, but was terminated after seven years. Over a century later, reports on racial disparities in health status prompted further federal policies in the 1980s-1990s. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 represented the most comprehensive health reform law intended to advance health equity. However, repealing the ACA remains controversial and could jeopardize protections for millions of Americans and roll

Health System Ethics

Lorie Harris

The document discusses evaluating different vendors for selecting an innovative health system that includes certified electronic health record technology, allows for structured data compliant with government standards, and has flexibility for implementing incentives and requirements. It recommends qualifying IT health systems as part of initiatives and discusses regulations like CLIA, FDASIA, and HIPAA that must be considered.

This document summarizes a study examining end-of-life care for millennials caring for aging parents through a public health and human rights lens. The study analyzed key areas of end-of-life care theory and practice, finding both achievements and concerns. While concepts like patient well-being and quality of care are legally required, their lack of clear definitions creates ambiguity. Disparities also exist in availability, accessibility, acceptability and quality of care. To better support millennials and future patients, standardized services and strong public health systems are needed to ensure high quality, universal end-of-life care.

Hca 305 week 5 discussion questions

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This document contains discussion questions and assignments for an HCA 305 healthcare administration course. It includes questions about factors that impact healthcare expenditures in the US and how US healthcare spending compares to other countries. It also addresses healthcare reform, quality improvement in hospitals, choosing healthcare providers, and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Students are asked to discuss, analyze, and provide opinions on these healthcare administration topics.

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CHAPTER 7 The policy process Eileen T. O’Grady “There are three critical ingredients to democratic renewal and progressive change in America: good public policy, grassroots organizing and electoral politics.” Paul Wellstone Nurses can more strategically and effectively influence policy if they have a clear understanding of the policymaking process. Conceptual models can help to organize and interpret information by depicting complex ideas in a simplified form; to this end, political scientists have developed a number of conceptual models to explain the highly dynamic process of policymaking. This chapter reviews two of these conceptual models. Health policy and politics Health policy encompasses the political, economic, social, cultural, and social determinants of individuals and populations and attempts to address the broader issues in health and health care (see Box 7.1 for policy definitions). A clear understanding of the points of influence to shape policy is essential and includes framing the problem itself. For example, if nurses working in a nurse-managed clinic are troubled by staff shortages or long patient waits, they may be inclined to see themselves as the solution by working longer hours and seeing more patients. Defining and framing the problem is the first step in the policy process and involves assessing its history, patterns of impact, resource allocation, and community needs. Broadening and framing the problem to influence or educate stakeholders at the local, state, or federal level could include advocating for better access or funding for nursing workforce development (see Box 7.1). BOX 7.1 Policy Definitions Policy is authoritative decision making related to choices about goals and priorities of the policymaking body. In general, policies are constructed as a set of regulations (public policy), practice standards (workplace), governance mandates (organizations), ethical behavior (research), and ordinances (communities) that direct individuals, groups, organizations, and systems toward the desired behaviors and goals. Health policy is the authoritative decisions made in the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government that are intended to direct or influence the actions, behaviors, and decisions of others (Longest, 2016). Policy analysis is the investigation of an issue including the background, purpose, content, and effects of various options within a policy context and their relevant social, economic, and political factors (Dye, 2016). The next step is to bring the problem to the attention of those who have the power to implement a solution. Other key factors to consider include generating public interest, the availability of viable policy solutions, the likelihood that the policy will serve most of the people at risk in a fair and equitable fashion, and consideration of the organizational, community, societal, and political viability of the policy solution. Public interest is a fascinating dynamic ...

· 7.4 Assignment Comparing Between-subjects and Within-subjects R.docx

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· 7.4 Assignment: Comparing Between-subjects and Within-subjects Research Design or locate a published study that illustrates application of between and within subjects design. Explain the merits of each and the limitations of each (between and within). Indicate which you believe is more informative of the results. · Demonstrate understanding of the task and be able to address requirements using creativity and application of research design knowledge. · Must demonstrate ability to analyze existing research to compare strengths and limitations of between-subjects and within-subjects analysis. 1 Course Learning Outcomes for Unit I Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to: 1. Compare and contrast health services organizations within the healthcare system. 1.1 Explain the primary organizational components of the healthcare system and the commonalities and differences among health services organizations. Reading Assignment Chapter 2: Why and How Health Care Organizations Need to Change, pp. 13-34 Chapter 11: Leading Change: First Steps in Employing Strategic Intelligence to Get Results, pp. 259-310 Unit Lesson The Ideal Health System Imagine you are now the Secretary of Health and Human Services; you have a magic wand and you can create the perfect healthcare system. What components would it have? Would it include: 1. improving health outcomes for individuals, families and communities, 2. defending your population against threats to their health, 3. protecting your population against financial the consequences of bad health, 4. providing access to all with equality and no disparity, and 5. making it possible for people to make decisions in their own plans of care as well as have input into the decisions that affect your country’s overall health system? If you answered yes to these components, your definition matches the World Health Organization’s Components of a Healthcare System (2010). How This Course & Content Have Real-Word Application We are witness to history and are living in one of the most active times in our country’s history for healthcare reform. In 1966, the Medicare Act was signed into law by President Johnson, the most significant piece of healthcare legislation in our country to that point. Fast forward from 1966 to 2010 and the passing of the Affordable Care Act, which arguably is the second most impactful piece of legislation on U.S. health care since the Medicare Act. Medicare has grown significantly since 1966 and is now about 14% of our national budget, covering 47 million Americans (Kaiser Family Foundation, 2015). Government health plans (Medicare, Medicaid, Tri-Care, Veteran’s Administration) are growing and are on pace to insure more lives in the near future than lives covered by commercial plans (Cigna, United, Blue Cross, etc.) Speaking of this growth, Sylvia Burwell, Health & Human Secretary Director, announced that by 2018 the Centers for Medicar.

CHAPTER 1History of the U.S. Healthcare SystemLEARNING OBJECTI.docx

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CHAPTER 1 History of the U.S. Healthcare System LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will be able to: ■ Describe five milestones of medicine and medical education and their importance to health care. ■ Discuss five milestones of the hospital system and their importance to health care. ■ Identify five milestones of public health and their importance to health care. ■ Describe five milestones of health insurance and their importance to health care. ■ Explain the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. ■ Explain the concept of the iron triangle as it applies to health care. DID YOU KNOW THAT? ■ When the practice of medicine first began, tradesmen such as barbers practiced medicine. They often used the same razor to cut hair as to perform surgery. ■ In 2014, the United States spent 17.5% of the gross domestic product on healthcare spending, which is the highest in the world. ■ As a result of the Affordable Care Act, the number of uninsured is projected to decline to 23 million by 2023. ■ The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services predicts national health expenditures will account for over 19% of the U.S. gross domestic product. ■ The United States is the only major country that does not have universal healthcare coverage. ■ In 2002, the Joint Commission issued hospital standards requiring them to inform their patients if their results were not consistent with typical care results. ▶ Introduction It is important as a healthcare consumer to understand the history of the U.S. healthcare delivery system, how it operates today, who participates in the system, what legal and ethical issues arise as a result of the system, and what problems continue to plague the healthcare system. We are all consumers of health care. Yet, in many instances, we are ignorant of what we are actually purchasing. If we were going to spend $1,000 on an appliance or a flat-screen television, many of us would research the product to determine if what we are purchasing is the best product for us. This same concept should be applied to purchasing healthcare services. Increasing healthcare consumer awareness will protect you in both the personal and professional aspects of your life. You may decide to pursue a career in health care either as a provider or as an administrator. You may also decide to manage a business where you will have the responsibility of providing health care to your employees. And last, from a personal standpoint, you should have the knowledge from a consumer point of view so you can make informed decisions about what matters most—your health. The federal government agrees with this philosophy. As the U.S. population’s life expectancy continues to lengthen—increasing the “graying” of the population—the United States will be confronted with more chronic health issues because, as we age, more chronic health conditions develop. The U.S. healthcare system is one of the most expensive systems in the world. According to 2014 statistics, the ...

introduction-to-health-policy

Nayyar Kazmi

This document discusses several key concepts related to health policy: 1. It identifies prerequisites for health such as peace, shelter, education, food, income, and environmental sustainability. 2. It outlines five areas for building healthy public policy: building healthy environments, strengthening communities, developing personal skills, reorienting healthcare services, and advocating for these changes. 3. It discusses prevention strategies starting from changing social and environmental risk factors and continuing support for at-risk groups. Prevention strategies are amenable to policy changes.

Healthcare Policy and Advocacy for Improving Population Health.pdf

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This document provides instructions for students to respond to two discussion posts by other students on the topic of the Affordable Care Act. Students are asked to analyze how cost-benefit analysis affected efforts to repeal/replace the ACA and how voter analysis may impact legislative decisions on policies like Medicare and Medicaid. Students must post an original discussion by day 3 and respond to two other students' posts with expansions or challenges to their explanations and examples.

Health policy week one

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The document discusses the phases of the health policy process: 1) agenda setting, 2) policy formation, 3) adoption, 4) implementation, 5) assessment, and 6) modification. It also analyzes each phase and discusses problem structuring, forecasting, recommendations, monitoring, and evaluation. Health policy can be influenced by interest groups, government, politics, and public health events or needs.

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1Identifying the VulnerableLearning ObjectivesAfte

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1 Identifying the Vulnerable Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, you should be able to: • Explain the concept of vulnerable populations. • Discuss how the theories of common good and individual rights contribute to the cre- ation of public policy in health care. • Determine how the concept of resource availability relates to one’s health. • Examine the aggregate statistical data on the number and growth of identified vulnerable populations. • Identify the vulnerable populations in the United States. Courtesy of Chris Bett/fotolia bur25613_01_c01_001-038.indd 1 11/26/12 10:32 AM CHAPTER 1Introduction Introduction Two women enter the hospital with pneumonia. They are similar in age, but of dif-ferent races. One patient has private health insurance; the other is on Medicaid. One patient recovers quickly while the other languishes. What can be surmised from the differences in the two patients? Thinking on this and asking the right questions allows health care providers to create patient care plans that better meet each patient’s needs. Providing better health care to all patients requires awareness of environmental factors that may prohibit timely recovery and put the patient at risk for secondary and repeat infections. Environmental factors such as finances, family, and education all affect a person’s vulnerability, or risk level. Understanding statistical data on vulnerable populations will help you interpret patient information. This allows easier identification of those who are at risk, so that providers may plan care accordingly. Addressing the needs of at-risk populations leads to faster patient recovery, thereby lowering the cost of patient care. Lowering health care costs is important for the patient, the care provider, and the whole country. Nonprofit organizations and government agencies work to identify and help at-risk groups. This activity affects both government and organizational policy among health care providers. This text investigates the statistical data and indicators of vulnerable populations in American health care. It also covers the causes of vulnerability and the prevailing ideolo- gies on dealing with at-risk populations. We will also discuss what is currently being done through policymaking and program implementation to address the needs of vulnerable populations and what the future looks like for at-risk groups. This chapter focuses on identifying vulnerable populations. The relationship between resource availability and health is an important part of recognizing at-risk groups. Finally, we will look at statistical data concerning the at-risk groups identified in the book. Critical Thinking The text states, “Addressing the needs of at-risk populations leads to faster patient recovery, thereby lowering the cost of patient care.” How does addressing the needs of at-risk populations lead to faster patient recovery? bur25613_01_c01_001-038.indd 2 11/26/12 ...

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Health politics.docx

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This document discusses developing an advocacy campaign to address health issues affecting a particular population. It will identify the population, summarize potential advocacy campaigns, and develop a plan for a health advocacy campaign. The campaign will seek to create or change policies to deal with problems faced by the population. The plan will describe the public health issues, proposed policy solutions, specific objectives, and data to support the proposed plan. As an example, the document discusses developing an advocacy campaign focused on black American teenagers infected with HIV/AIDS in Durham City, North Carolina.

The Affordable Care Act Research Paper

Chandler Arrowood

The document is a research paper analyzing whether the Affordable Care Act is leading the United States toward socialism. It provides background on the ACA and defines socialism. It then examines perspectives both for and against the ACA. Those supporting the ACA argue it promotes life, liberty and happiness by expanding access to healthcare. Critics argue it increases taxes and the national debt while exacerbating doctor shortages and reducing care quality by increasing demand. The conclusion is that while the ACA promotes equality in healthcare, in practice it gives the government greater control over the system and resources, raising concerns about the country moving toward a socialized system.

Module 6- Policy Implications(1) (1).pptx

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The document discusses strategies to resolve health disparities in the United States using policy interventions. It begins by reviewing the Healthy People Initiative, which sets national health goals and tracks progress. The goals of Healthy People 2020 include attaining high quality lives free of disease for all groups by achieving health equity and eliminating disparities. The document then reviews frameworks for resolving racial/ethnic, socioeconomic status, and health insurance disparities through policies like anti-discrimination laws and expanding access to care. It concludes by discussing a course of action for implementing interventions through awareness, feasibility studies, and evaluation.

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