Health Policy and Analysis - John Seavey, Semra A. Aytur, Robert J. McGrath

Health Policy and Analysis

Framework and Tools for Success
Buch | Softcover
315 Seiten
2023 | 2nd New edition
Springer Publishing Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-8261-8542-6 (ISBN)
112,35 inkl. MwSt
Guides students through a step-by-step framework for formulating and analysing health policy options, blending theory and political considerations to reflect policymaking and the health policy analysis process in practice at the local, state, and federal levels.
Awarded second place in the 2023 AJN Book of the Year Awards in History and Public Policy.


Significantly revised and updated from the first edition, Health Policy and Analysis: Framework and Tools for Success, Second Edition retains the systematic practicality of the original text while providing enhanced background, real-world applications, and analysis that will help students develop nuanced and comprehensive health policy analysis papers or projects.


The book guides students through a step-by-step framework for formulating and analyzing health policy options, blending theory and political considerations to reflect policymaking and the health policy analysis process in practice at the local, state, and federal levels. New chapters provide relevant and concise background information on the American political structure, process, and political culture. Discussion Questions, Key Terms, and Breakout Boxes featuring in-depth recent and historical real-world examples help students transfer their knowledge effectively into practice.


Health Policy and Analysis is an essential resource for graduate and undergraduate students of public health, health administration, nursing, medicine, data science, environmental health, and other related interdisciplinary professions in developing a systematic and comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing the complex health policy issues facing us today.


Key Features:




Provides foundational background material for students regarding the American political system, with key characteristics of the formal and informal environment for policy making.

Integrates a recap of methodological considerations that need to be considered when formulating or analyzing health policy.

Delivers an evidence-based step-by-step framework for developing a health policy proposal.

Offers alternative specific formats and advice in framing issues, working with stakeholders, considering policy options and drafting policy proposals.

Aligns with principles of Health Impact Assessment (HIA).

Includes a detailed Instructor’s Manual, PPTs, and other tools for the classroom

John W. Seavey, MPH, PhD, is Professor Emeritus and past Everett B. Sackett Professor at the University of New Hampshire, Department of Health Management and Policy, College of Health and Human Services. Semra A. Aytur, PhD, MPH is an epidemiologist and Professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy at the University of New Hampshire. Robert J. McGrath, PhD is the current Everett B. Sacket Professor and Chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management at the University of New Hampshire. He is also currently the director of the Graduate Programs in Health Data Science.

Preface


Acknowledgments


Chapter 1. Perspectives for Public Health Policy Analysis


Determinants of Public Health


Core Functions of Public Health


Health in All Policies (HiAP)


Summary


Chapter 2. Elements and History of the US Political Structure


The Need for Political Structure


The Economic System and Market Failure


Policy & Law


American Historical Perspectives


The Articles of Confederation & the Constitution


General Structural Principles


Separation of Powers


Federalism


Medicare/Medicaid and Affordable Health Care


Delegated Powers


Implied Powers


Summary


Chapter 3. The United States’ Political Structure


The Preamble


The Legislative Branch


State Legislatures


The Executive Branch


The President


The Federal Bureaucracy


The Office of the President


The Cabinet


The Civil Service


State Executives


The Judicial Branch


The Federal Court System


The State Court Systems


Remaining Constitutional Provisions


The Bill of Rights


Freedom of Religion


The Second Amendment


The 9th Amendment


Summary


Chapter 4. The Political Process


The Policy Making Process


Procedural Democracy and Constitutional Democracy


Democracy and Democratic Pluralism


Factions


Special Interest Groups & Lobbying


Scope and Bias


The Ability to Block


Political Parties


Incrementalism


US Political Process Defined


Summary


Chapter 5. The American Maze


The Legislative Process


Staff


Legislative Committees


Introduction of a Policy Proposal


Rules and Regulations


Executive Orders


The Judiciary


States & Local Governments


Summary


Chapter 6. Political Culture


The Nature of Political Culture


Examples of the Dominant American Political Culture


Non-Partisan Efforts


Partisanship


States and Local Political Cultures


Summary


Chapter 7. Beginning your Public Health Policy Analysis


A Roadmap for Writing a Policy Analysis Report


Consideration of Political Science Theory


Assessing the Evidence


Peer Reviewed Literature


Grey Literature


Engaging Key Stakeholders


Some Specifics for Writing Your Report


Table of Contents


Executive Summary


Definitions/Abbreviations


References


Other Appendices


Summary


Chapter 8. Health Policy Analysis Foundations


Health Policy and Health Services Research


Health Policy Analysis


Evidence-Based Health Policy


Effectiveness


Efficiency


Allocative and Production Efficiency


Equity


Feasibility


Integrative Frameworks


PRECEDE-PROCEED


RE-AIM


National Efforts of Health Policy Analysis


Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ)


The National Academy of Medicine (NAM); formerly The Institute of Medicine (IOM)


Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)


The CDC Policy Research, Analysis, and Development Office


Other Policy Research Institutes


Summary


Chapter 9. Health Data and Analytical Methods


Public Data


Analytical Studies


Performing the Analysis


The Data Ecosystem


General Analytic Functions


Artificial Intelligence (AI) and “Big Data”


Tools


The Unintended Impacts of Data Science Methods for Policy Analysis


Data Gaps and their Biases


Final Considerations


Summary


Chapter 10. Policy Background Section


History


The Obesity Issue


Policy Significance


Legal Authority/Flexibility


Model Programs/Policies


Relationships to Other Policy Issues


Policy Agenda


Summary


Chapter 11. Statement of Policy Issue


Policy Issue Statement


What Does a Policy Issue Statement Look Like?


Framing


Summary


Chapter 12. Stakeholder Analysis


The Role of Values


Example of Stakeholders in Child Obesity


Stakeholder Analysis


Tools for Stakeholder Analysis


LFHK Washington State


Summary


Chapter 13. Criteria for Success


Definition of Success


Measurement


Summary


Chapter 14. Review of Policy Options


Evidence


When to Call It Quits


Summary


Chapter 15. Recommendation and Strategies


Recommendation


Legislative Strategies


Administrative Strategies


Litigation Strategy


Summary


Appendix

Erscheinungsdatum
Zusatzinfo 10 Illustrations
Verlagsort New York
Sprache englisch
Maße 178 x 254 mm
Gewicht 599 g
Themenwelt Medizin / Pharmazie Allgemeines / Lexika
Studium Querschnittsbereiche Prävention / Gesundheitsförderung
ISBN-10 0-8261-8542-8 / 0826185428
ISBN-13 978-0-8261-8542-6 / 9780826185426
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