MHA6050 WEEK 4 DISCUSSION AND PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS

During Week 4, we will shift our attention to the legislative history behind the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the challenges faced by the organization in carrying out its responsibilities. Additionally, we will focus on specific implementation activities, such as designing, rulemaking, operating, and evaluating.

Your Learning Objectives for the Week:

• Apply and interpret the stages in the policy making process.
• Critique the practical aspects of how one might influence the policy process through the political process.