Homework: Government Agencies And Health Policy
Research a federal agency within the U.S. federal government that is a stakeholder in health care. Consider the complexity of the issues that decision makers at this agency must consider. Write a paper of 1,000 to 1,250 words addressing the following:
1) Give an overview of the agency. Explain the types of concerns the agency addresses. Describe the impact the agency has on health care policy and delivery.
2) Explain how each branch of government (i.e., judicial, legislative, and executive) impacts the agency's mission.
3) Identify at least one current initiative the agency considers a priority, and provide a summary of the initiative. Explain whether it is a health law or health policy and why.
4) Describe how and why a health policy analyst needs to consider policy problems and health economics to make decisions.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.