Kaplan HA545 all discussions (unit 1-10)

ALL discussions

Unit 1

Compare and discuss the two basic categories of health policies. Give an example of federal or state legislation that reflect each category.

Unit 2

Discuss the impact of health policies on health services in terms of the money, human resources, and technology used to produce these services. Your answer should include a discussion on each of the three areas.

Unit 3

Who are the demanders and suppliers in health policies? Describe what motivates each in a political marketplace.

Unit 4

Is influence in Public Policy environments a matter of power and focus? Why or why not?

Unit 5

Did you know that you can participate by commenting on current proposed rules? Check out this link:http://www.hhs.gov/regulations/

Comment on one of the proposed rules, and share with us a summary of the rule, and what your comments were!

Unit 6

Discuss the role of policy analysis in policy modification. Include a description of a federal agency that supports policymaking through policy analysis.

Unit 7

Research a current health policy of your choice and discuss why you find it relevant to you personally and the population. You may also discuss any changes you would make to the policy. Please provide justification for the change.

Unit 8

Discuss the impact of policy on its own implementation and how implementation influenced the final outcome of Medicare Part D legislation?

Unit 9

What have you learned that clarifies the positions and tools used by the various stakeholder groups to impact Health Care reform legislation?

Unit 10

What have you learned that clarifies the process of policymaking on health related topics? Is there anything that you would change?