Explain the importance of policy and law in healthcare.
Impact of Policy and Law: Provide a clear and concise description of the impact of health policy and law on the healthcare system and stakeholders. Consider the following questions in your response:
What are some of the positive and negative impacts of health policy and law on the healthcare system?
What are some of the positive and negative impacts of health policy and law on stakeholders?
Why are these impacts essential to be aware of?
Stakeholder Value Conflict: Define value conflict in your own words as it relates to healthcare and its stakeholders. Consider the following questions in your response:
What are the two major causes of value conflict between stakeholders in the healthcare system, and why might these conflicts occur?
Potential Impact of Value Conflict: Describe at least two potential impacts of stakeholders’ value conflict on the healthcare system. Consider the following question in your response:
How might these impacts affect various stakeholders and their decision making?