Health policy analysis : framework and tools for success / John W. Seavey, Semra A. Aytur, Robert J. McGrath.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Seavey, John W., author.

Aytur, Semra A., author.

McGrath, Robert J., 1967- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical policy--United States.

Medical policy.

Obesity in children--Government policy--United States.

Obesity in children.

Health services accessibility--United States.

Health services accessibility.

Medical care--Standards--United States.

Medical care.

Social medicine--United States.

Social medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (234 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Springer Publishing Company, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This is the only resource to provide a step-by-step framework and expert guidance for preparing a policy analysis final paper or a capstone project for courses in health policy and health policy analysis. Building on a blend of theory and practical considerations for creating a successful policy analysis, the text guides students through the process of building an analysis that encompasses policy background, issue statement, normative and stakeholder analysis, criteria for success, systematic review of policy options, recommendation, and strategy for adoption.

Contents:

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: Health Policy Analysis; Politics and Policy; The Policy-Making Process; Health and Health Policy; Health Policy Analysis; Evidence-Based Health Policy; Effectiveness; Efficiency; Allocative and Production Efficiency; Types of Efficiency Studies; Equity; Integrative Frameworks; National Efforts of Health Policy Analysis; Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality; Congressional Budget Office; Government Accountability Office; The Institute of Medicine; Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

Centers for Disease Control and PreventionPrivate Policy Research Institutes; Data; Analytical Studies; Health Policy Analysis; Summary; Some Things to Remember; Key Words; Chapter2: Mechanics; Table of Contents; Executive Summary; Definitions/Abbreviations; Other Appendices; Summary; Some Things to Remember; Key Words; Chapter 3:Policy Background; History; The Obesity Issue; Policy Significance; Legal Authority/Flexibility; Model Programs/Policies; Relationships to Other Policy Issues; Policy Agenda; Summary; Some Things to Remember; Key Words; Chapter 4:Statement of Policy Issue

Policy Issue StatementWhat Does a Policy Issue Statement Look Like?; Summary; Some Things to Remember; Key Words; Chapter 5:Normative Values and Stakeholder Analysis; The Role of Values; Stakeholder Analysis; Summary; Some Things to Remember; Key Words; Chapter 6:Criteria for Success; Definition of Success; Measurement; Summary; Some Things to Remember; Key Words; Chapter7: Systematic Review of Policy Options; Incrementalism; Evidence; Peer-Reviewed Literature; Grey Literature; Interviews and Focus Groups; When to Call It Quits; Summary; Some Things to Remember; Key Words

Chapter 8: Recommendation and StrategiesRecommendation; Strategies; Legislative Strategy; Administrative Strategies; Litigation Strategy; Summary; Some Things to Remember; Key Words; References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-8261-1924-7

OCLC:

880827352