HCS/455 v9 Impact of Health Care Policy and Determinants

HCS/455 v9

Impact of Health Care Policy and Determinants
Part 1
Research health care policy and health care determinants.

Respond to the following prompt using 90 to 175 words:

Explain the importance of health care policy and its impact on health care determinants.

Part 2
Complete the following chart. Use the weekly textbook readings and other resources you have researched to support your answers:

Identify the four different forms of health care policy.

Identify an example of each form identified.

Classify the form identified into one of the two categories of the health care policy.

Describe why the health care form identified fits in the category identified (15 to 45 words).

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Part 3
Respond to the following prompt using 90 to 175 words:

· Describe how the different forms of health care policy can be used to shape future policies.

Part 4

Respond to the following prompt using 175 to 265

· Look up your state’s (Michigan, USA) Medicaid program (search for your state + Medicaid). Compare the guidelines, income requirements, etc. for your state to those of another state.

Additionally, explore your home state’s insurance website regarding current insurance rules for state residents.

· What did you learn about your state’s insurance and Medicaid program. How does your state compare to other states?

· Why do you think your state’s program and guidelines are different from those of other states? Are there demographic or geographic factors that contribute?

References
Cite at least 2 reputable references used to complete your prompts and chart. One reference must be your textbook, Longest’s Health Policymaking in the United States. Reputable references include trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, the textbook, or other sources of similar quality.

Format your reference section and references used in your prompts and chart according to APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.