Discuss the below:
One who is entrusted with the stakes of bettors in a wager
One that has a share or an interest in a venture, business, or movement
One who is involved in or affected by a course of action
Health policy stakeholders can be defined in many ways. Depending on your individual perspective, one might use each of the definitions given above to describe the role of a stakeholder to health care policy.
As one of the largest sectors of the U.S. economy, as well as one of the single largest line items in federal and state budgets, health care is a huge financial concern for the citizenry. The future of many of the nation's most popular social programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, along with the health of millions, hangs in the balance as government agencies, private industry, political organizations, think tanks, coalitions, and individuals grapple with health policy issues.
=Select a health care stakeholder from the Health Policy Stakeholder Table located in the Learning Resources area. {The Health Policy stakeholder has been attached as a document so you can select one }.
Create a comprehensive response to the following: 300-400 words
Briefly describe the health policy stakeholder that you selected.
Expand on the role of the stakeholder you selected by explaining their specific interests.
Describe how they can influence policy.
Explain the specific focus of their policy efforts.
Health Policy Stakeholder Table
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Stakeholder
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Role
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Consumer
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Receiver of services/care
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Provider
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Organizations, facilities and individual practitioners who provide health services
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Employer
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Private and government employers who purchase health insurance and benefits coverage for their employees and dependents
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Insurer
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Companies licensed to do business as a health insurer or managed care company that arranges for and pays for services, in whole or part, to covered individuals
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Government (as payer)
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Provide health services coverage for certain categories of individuals ( beneficiaries ) such as Medicare, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Programs
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Government (as regulator)
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Review facilities and individual practitioners to determine conformance with federal and state laws, and issue licenses; develops and implements rules and regulations to implement law; provides information to inform public
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Accrediting Body
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Organizations that review and accredit health facilities and health insurance plans, such as Joint Commission and NCQA
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Professional Association/Special interest Group
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Organizations that advocate for and represent the interests of its members, such as American Medical Association, American Association of Retired Persons
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Pharmaceutical Company
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Research, develop and distribute medications and prescription drugs
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Medical supplier and medical equipment firm
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Manufacture and distribute materials, supplies and medical equipment
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Legislative Entity
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State and federal legislative bodies, such as Congress and state Assemblies and legislatures, who pass laws
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