Discuss the implications of the selected issue on the community
as a whole.Who are the key stakeholders in the development of the
policy? Discuss their individual roles in policy development?
Healthcare Programs
Research a local health policy issue that is a hot topic in your state. You can also contact a local county commissioner or state Congressional member in your state to gain insight on the issue or (you may also research local or state government websites or refer to the local news media).
On the basis of your research, answer the following:
Discuss the implications of the selected issue on the community
as a whole.
Who all are affected by the policy?
Who are the key stakeholders in the development of the
policy? Discuss their individual roles in policy development?
Explain the roles of those responsible for implementing the
policy.
Does federal government play any role in the policy
development process and its relationship in terms of funding? If
yes, explain.
If the federal government is not involved in the policy
development process and its relationship in terms of funding,
should it be involved? Why or why not?
Research the policy demographics of CHIP in your state. Also
examine the adequacy of the CHIP program in your state.
In your opinion, if Medicaid was meant to cover families living
below the poverty line, then what is the purpose of CHIP?
Illustrate the differences and similarities between the two
programs?
Every state has its own variation of CHIP. What does your
state call the program?
Who all are covered in CHIP and what are the eligibility
requirements?
In your state, if CHIP is meant to cover uninsured children,
why are there so many uninsured families with children?
In many national healthcare systems, the providers of care
are either subsidized or work directly for government-owned
facilities. In the United States, the government-operated programs,
such as Medicare and Medicaid, contract with providers. The VA, on
the other hand operates its own system of hospitals, clinics, and
long-term care facilities. Medicare and Medicaid set the rules
regarding which services are offered and the amount to be paid for
those services.
Compare and contrast the VA Health System with Medicare and
Medicaid. Describe in detail the similarities and differences.
What lessons can the programs learn from each other when
looking at administration of services and programs offered by
recipients? Discuss the implications in terms of access to care,
controlling costs, and ensuring quality care.
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