Health Policy, Politics and Reform Flashcards
what are policies
principles that govern an action to achieve an outcome, guidelines that direct ones behavior towards a specific goal
what is public health policy
decisions made in regards to the health of the individual AND the community
what are health policies
impact on the health of an individual, family, population or a community
policy making requires
effort, time and commitment
process of policy making
Set an Agenda Policy Formulation Policy Adoption Policy Implementation Policy Assessment Policy Modification
the US healthcare system is a unique system of independent and collaborative power and action by federal and state governments. T or F
True
what is economics
study of how individuals, groups, organizations and society allocate and utilize resources
quality of care defined by IOM
degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired outcomes, consistent with current knowledge
quality of care looks at these factors (5)
safety effectiveness patient centeredness timeliness equality
community health agencies play an important role in providing access to care for
those who are undeserved (uninsured/low-income)
equality in healthcare doesn’t
vary due to gender, race, ethnicity, geographic location or socioeconomic status
what is a priority for US policy makers
adoption of health information technology - so health records can be kept electronically to assist pt, provider, and insurers
what is an EHR
electronic health record - digital version of health records to maintain health information
