Homework: Health Policy and Law Basics
Overview
The role that laws play in the study of healthcare and public health is vital in understanding how your job in healthcare intersects with legal areas. This homework will explore healthcare policy making, and the sources of law that govern health care organizations. The knowledge obtained will help you understand how policy structures and laws affect patient care. For this homework, refer to your textbook for examples of specific sources of federal laws, state laws, and administrative regulations.
Instructions
Write 2 to 3 pages paper in which you:
o Evaluate the policy-making process and policy structure within the healthcare system at the state and federal level.
o Analyze an example of a state or federal bill related to healthcare, showing it in action, and including one advantage or disadvantage.
o Analyze three sources of law related to healthcare and provide an example of one law in action.
o In addition to the textbook, provide two sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and valid. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your homework. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o 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.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.