Evolution Of Health Policy In The United States
The two most important things to know about the evolution of health policy include the access and quality of care, and financing care. How healthcare is delivered and who has access to care, and how will we offer affordable care through a universal health plan are all important things to focus on as healthcare continues to evolve of the years. Health care policy in the United States is now driven primarily by financing and health insurance mechanisms, particularly the federal Medicare program and the federal and state Medicaid programs (Williams & Torrens, 2008). Because there is no generally accepted central authority over all aspects of the American health care system, those who would try to develop health policy in this country have turned