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NR517 Policy and Economics of Healthcare Delivery

Module 1 Discussion  

Interview your CFO, CNO, or another leader who is involved with financial management in your organization. Ask the following:

How is the organization impacted by healthcare policy, regulatory and economic reimbursement guidelines?

How are these policies and financial variables related?

How do they impact equitable healthcare delivery in the community?

Share your findings with peers, noting the similarities and differences that are present.

 

NR517 Policy and Economics of Healthcare Delivery

Module 2 Discussion  

Identify existing legislation regarding a health issue or healthcare delivery issue about which you are passionate, and respond to the following:

What impact has been realized through the selected legislation?

To what extent have economic factors influenced this legislation?

What are the implications of this legislation for professional nursing practice?

What is the impact of the policy on health outcomes?

 

NR517 Policy and Economics of Healthcare Delivery

Module 5 Discussion  

Think about a policy that impacts your current nursing practice, organization, or the people served through your organization. The policy can be at any level (unit, organizational, community, local, state, national, or global).

Explain the policy and its purpose.

Who is impacted by the policy, and how are these stakeholders involved in the policymaking process?

What stages of the policymaking process are underway (for example, is the policy still in a planning phase? Or is implementation or evaluation underway?)

What nursing strategies do you recommend to facilitate implementation of this policy?

 

NR517 Policy and Economics of Healthcare Delivery

Module 8 Discussion  

Reflect upon the personal growth you have obtained during the course, and respond to the following:

In what ways will knowledge of healthcare policy and economics impact your current and future practice?

How can you advocate for healthcare issues in your current position?

What opportunities do you have to advance the profession of nursing in your organization or community?