Discussion
Discussion: Stakeholders in Health Care Policy
Post an explanation of how the evolution of health care policy has influenced programs such as Medicaid and Medicare. Then, describe a specific Medicaid policy in your state that should be amended, and explain how you would amend it and why. Finally, describe the stakeholders involved in the Medicaid and Medicare health care policy in your state, and explain the role of these stakeholders in policy development for this issue.
References:
How Social Workers Cope with Managed Care
Pages 405-422 | Published online: 09 Nov 2010
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (n.d). Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality. Retrieved November 13, 2013 from:
Record
Title:
Developing Inclusive Health and Social Care Policies for Older LGBT Citizens
Author: Concannon, Liam liam.concannon@hotmail.com
British Journal of Social Work. Apr2009, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p403-417. 15p
Assignment: Position Paper
6 pages
In addition to a minimum of eight scholarly references, which may include electronic government documents and reputable websites, your paper should include:
· A description of the current policy approach for addressing the social issue you selected
· A description of the current policy goals for addressing the social issue you selected
· A description of the population the current policy approach covers
· An explanation of the funding levels for the current policy approach and whether they are sufficient to address the issue
· An explanation of how this policy may affect at-risk, marginalized, underrepresented, overlooked, or oppressed populations. Identify a specific at-risk population.
· An analysis of whether or not the policy meets the needs of the population groups most affected by the policy.
· Recommendations for alternative policies that would address the gaps identified in the policy. Please be specific in recommendations.