Week 9 Discussion Social Work

It is required not to write in the essay format. But, question and then answer for all the questions.

Discussion: Stakeholders in Health Care Policy

There are many stakeholders involved in health care policy issues, and they represent a wide variety of interests and perspectives. The health care industry employs many people. Though all stakeholders may share the goal of optimum individual and societal health and well-being, it is important to note that stakeholders’ financial interests may influence decision making.

Consider the impact of health care policy’s evolution on Medicaid and Medicare programs. Then, think about a specific Medicaid policy in your state (Maryland) that should be amended, and reflect on how you would amend it and why.

Research the stakeholders involved in Medicaid and Medicare health care policy in your state and consider the role of these stakeholders in policy development for this issue.

Give an explanation of how the evolution of health care policy has influenced programs such as Medicaid and Medicare.

Describe a specific Medicaid policy in your state that should be amended, and explain how you would amend it and why.

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.

Support your post with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.

Describe two factors that might make minority groups especially vulnerable in the Medicaid policy. Explain why these groups may not have a voice in the policy-making process.

Offer examples of organized self-help and citizens’ groups as both support mechanisms and potentially powerful lobbies. Describe how these lobbying bodies can help in amending the policy your colleague described.

Support your response with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.