Policy Maker Interview
1. Who was the policy maker and what level of authority does he/she have in setting policy or regulations that impacts health, healthcare or providers?
Diana Alvarez, Senior Occupational Health Manager, is a registered nurse and certified case manager. D. Alvarez received a governor appointment in 2011, with state senate approval, to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) Medical Fee Advisory Board. D. Alvarez, an employer representative, is one of nine members on the IWCC Medical Fee Advisory Board that equally represents employees, employers, and medical providers (D. Alvarez, personal communication, December 2, 2016). The board’s purpose is to advise the governor on legislation of medical service fees for medical provider services and accessibility to medical treatment for injured workers (Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, 2016). In 2011, D. Alvarez participated in the IWCC legislation in reducing the Illinois’ workers’ compensation medical fees by 30% to lessen employer costs to prevent businesses leaving the state (Smith, 2016). According to D. Alvarez (personal communication, December 2, 2016), the representatives of the medical providers on the IWCC Medical Fee Advisory Board stated that this would impact access to medical care because the occupational health doctors’ service fees were decreased to the point that physician’s would choose not to treat injured employees under workers’ compensation insurance. She did not
There are many take-aways I have learned from attending this course. The first take away that stood out to me from this course would be responded to my fellow classmates during group discussions. Not only did this serve as an opinion-based discussion, but I gained vast knowledge on different topics pertaining to policy advocacy. The second take away that stood out to me would have to the online skills advocacy assignment. This assignment helped me to explore several ideas and perform research on how to advocate for a population that was in need. This information would be considered as an aid to guide me during the near future to improve my skills as a social worker. The last take away that I have learned from this course would be being apart
1. What is meant by the globalization of human capital? Is this inevitable as firms increase their global operations?
The American Health Care system needs to be constantly improved to keep up with the demands of America’s health care system. In order for the American Health Care system to improve policies must be constantly reviewed. Congress still plays a powerful role in public policy making (Morone, Litman, & Robins, 2008). A health care policy is put in place to reach a desired health outcome, which may have a meaningful effect on people. People in position of authority advocates for a new policy for the group they have special interest in helping. The Health care system is formed by the health care policy making process (Abood, 2007). There are public, institutional, and business policies related to health care developed by hospitals, accrediting organizations, or managed care organizations (Abood, 2007). A policy is implemented to improve the health among people in the United States. Some policies
In recent years our newspapers, televisions, and radios have been inundated with news stories about sexual offenders and sexual predators. Stories such as the kidnapping and murder of Polly Klass, Carlie Brucia, Amber Hagerman, and Jessica Lunsford have shocked the nation. Sex offenders and predators commit despicable acts; however, their acts seem more despicable when they are committed upon the most venerable members of our society, our children. Even with the new Jessica Lunsford legislation in Florida some citizens feel that it is not enough to keep their communities safe. Many cities are now looking at limiting the areas in which sex offenders and predators can live in hopes of protecting children. Many
Scenario: John is a 4 year-old boy who was admitted for chemotherapy following diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). He had a white blood cell count of 250,000. Clinical presentation included loss of appetite, easily bruised, gum bleeding, and fatigue. Physical examination revealed marked splenomegaly, pale skin color, temperature of 102°F, and upper abdomen tenderness along with nonspecific arthralgia.
Marijuana legalization has been a controversial topic requiring a public policy solution in the political realm. There have been various arguments made for and against the legalization of marijuana. There are several states that have legalized marijuana use for medicinal purposes while others have let their guards down completely allowing citizens to use it not only medicinally, but recreationally as well. While the use of marijuana is still illegal at the federal level, there is much discussion by other states regarding policies to support marijuana legalization and many policy makers proactively planning for the possibility
When it comes to understanding the process of legislative health policy in the United States we first need to understand what is a health policy. To create a successful health care system many rules and regulations have to take place. When those have taken place it is forms the health policy. It outlines priorities and the expected roles of different groups; and it builds consensus and informs people (Healthy Policy, 2017).
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) technology would be best reveal the location and extent of damage to Tim’s brain produced by his
Mr. Hugh Tudor (55 yrs) is a well-known person in Milville, where he has been living for 30 years. He is involved in lot of social activities and has a reasonable pension and savings. He is becoming restless in his retirement and shows interest in investing in The Leeds Livery, local British pub in Milville, which could provide him with more challenges. While discussing this matter with his friend, he found out that the pub has great potential to perform well as it once exceeded the profit percentage of the industry. Mr. Tudor is in the process of exploring this opportunity but still has several questions rising in his mind.
1.What do McRae and Costa mean by introversion and extraversion? Is Subira introverted or extraverted? Find examples in the case to support your answer.
1. Use the decision-making model (page 196) presented in the chapter to map the decisions being made in these situations. Identify how, where, and why different decisions might be made.
The following are the factors that created an opportunity for Bob Reiss and TV Guide game:
Have you ever had a colonoscopy or endoscopy – where they take a camera and look through your mouth down into your stomach; or a camera that goes in your rectum that looks through your bowel and intestines?
As the case explains, economic changes are a big concern for Danaher’s success. The following topics will be analyzed in addressing those concerns: Business-Level Strategy, Corporate-Level Strategy, External Analysis, Internal Analysis, Recommendations.
Que: 1:- Outline and assess TWO communication theories/models, which would help meet the communication requirements at the Government Disability Workshop.