Discussion Post: Health And Long Term Care Policy And Programs
Provide a brief historical context for the origins of the program (i.e., How did this program come about? What were the political, social, and cultural forces at play?)
Briefly describe the nature of the program to include: purpose (What type of services does it provide?), eligibility (Who can join?), inclusion and exclusion criteria, types of benefits, methods of funding/financing (Who pays/how much? Who reimburses?)
Address any additional features that are unique to this program (i.e., any relevant information not addressed by the questions here)
Analyze the benefits and limitations of this program, using the concept of the "triple aim" - cost, quality, and access. In other words, how does this program perform against each one of these three criteria? Is it relatively inexpensive for the type of service provided? Does it reach a great number of people? Does it benefit those who are most in need? Is there evidence that it produces good outcomes?
Describe your suggestions to improve this program. What aspect of its structure or functions would you focus on? Why? How would you measure the effectiveness of your changes?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.