Health Policy Flashcards
(19 cards)
define policy
a settled course of action to be followed by a government, business, or institution to obtain a desired effect
define public policy
all government activities that influence the lives of all citizens
define health policy
a set course of action to obtain a desired health outcome for an individual, family, group, community, or society
define law
–rules that govern the relationship of individuals and organizations to other individuals and to government
–result from combo of legislation, judicial, or constitutional decisions and administrative actions
define politics
the art of influencing others to accept a specific course of action
components of policy development in the essential public health services model
–communicate effectively to inform and educate
–strengthen, support, and mobilize communities and partnerships
–create, champion, and implement policies, plans, and laws
–utilize legal and regulatory actions
components of private health systems
–profit
–non-profit
components of public health systems
–federal programs
–state programs
–local programs
roles of legislative branch
–makes laws
–approves presidential appointments
–two senators from each state
–number of congressmen is based on population
roles of executive branch
–signs laws
–vetoes laws
–pardons people
–appoints federal judges
–elected every 4 years
roles of judicial branch
–decides if laws are constitutional
–are appointed by president
–9 justices
–can overturn rulings by other judges
role of executive branch in health policy
suggests, administers, and regulates policy
role of legislative branch in health policy
–identifies problems
–proposes, debates, passes, and modifies laws to address problems
role of judicial branch in health policy
interprets laws and their meaning
public health act (1944)
–consolidated all existing public health legislation
–health services for migratory workers
–family planning services
–health research facilities
–NIH
–nurse training acts
–prevention and primary care services
–rural health
key federal health regulations
1906: pure food and drug act
1912: children’s bureau act
1970: occupational health and safety act
1972: social security act
1988: family support act
1996: welfare reform act
advocacy
–the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal
–garner attention and focus on a particular topic for a given community
lobbying
–to promote or secure the passage by influencing public officials
–targeted effort aimed at those in positions of power, such as legislators or public officials to influence public policy or develop legislation
factors influencing decision makers
–constituent needs
–scientific evidence
–potential health impact
–personal interest
