Module Assignment: PUBLIC HEALTH FINANCE AND ECONOMICS
Modular Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, the student will be able to satisfy the following outcomes:
• Case
o Explain the impact of public health on the economy.
o Examine the financial impact of public health laws.
o Identify and discuss public health agencies and their budgets.
• SLP
o Identify and explain the anticipated financial impact of public health laws and policies.
o Explain funding for public health policies.
• Discussion
o Explain the impact of public health on the economy.
o Examine the financial impact of public health laws.
Module Overview
Public Health Policy as it relates to economics is concerned with issues related to scarcity in the allocation of health and health care. Governments tend to heavily regulate the Healthcare industry and also tend to be the largest payer within the market. Uncertainty is intrinsic to health, both in patient outcomes and financial concerns.
The knowledge gap that exists between a physician and a patient creates a situation of distinct advantage for the physician, which is called Asymmetric Knowledge. Finally, there are many effects that happen between two parties without monetary compensation, called externalities, within healthcare, from catching a cold from someone to practicing safe sex.
The scope of this issue is neatly encapsulated by Alan William's 'plumbing diagram' dividing the discipline into eight distinct topics:
1. What influences health? (other than health care)
2. What is health and what is its value?
3. The demand for health care (e.g. occupational health and carpal tunnel syndrome)
4. The supply of health care (rapid diagnosis with innovative new method)
5. Evaluation at whole system level; and, (innovations are changing operational processes)
6. Planning, budgeting and monitoring mechanisms. (cities and municipalities)
In Module we will look in depth at the issues of Public Health Policy and Economics.
Module Case: PUBLIC HEALTH FINANCE AND ECONOMICS
Case Assignment
You have been hired on as an assistant to the public health officer for the state. The budget deficit has impacted your state, and with elections high on the list of worries, legislators are concerned about their public image and are contemplating reducing the public health budget for the state. You are being asked to prepare a presentation to persuade legislators not to cut public health spending.
Select a public health program/service that will be impacted by a recently proposed state budget cut.
Prepare a PowerPoint presentation to persuade legislators not to cut public health funding. Present the cost/benefit of the public health program/service, the expected impact of the proposed cut, and conclude with an alternative proposal.
The presentation should have a minimum of 15 slides (not including the reference slides).
Notes should be present with each slide describing the information on the slide.
Provide supporting information. Use charts, graphs, and other visuals.
Make sure to present some State and Local data of the community that will be impacted by the cuts.
DISCUSSION TOPIC - Public Health Spending
In your opinion, what is the biggest advantage and biggest disadvantage of public health spending? Include a discussion in the financial impact. Be sure to provide support for your opinion.
Format your assignment 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 assignment, 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.
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