Health Policy Exam 1 Study Guide
3 Key Federal Health Agencies - ANS 3 executive agencies that deliver healthcare
services that are part of the President's 15 cabinet divisions. They are DHHS, Dept.
of Defense; and Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - ANS Mission: To foster health and
well-being by providing federal leadership, partnership and resources for the
compassionate and effective delivery of human services.ACF grant programs lead
the Nation in strengthening economic independence and productivity and in
enhancing quality of life for people across the life span.
Administration for Community Living (ACL) - ANS Mission: Maximize the
independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities across
the lifespan, and their families and caregivers. ACL includes the efforts and
achievements of the Administration on Aging, the Office on Disability and the
Administration on Developmental Disabilities in a single agency, with enhanced
policy and program support for both cross-cutting initiatives and efforts focused on
the unique needs of individual groups such as children with developmental
disabilities, adults with physical disabilities, or seniors, including seniors with
Alzheimer's.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) - ANS Mission: To improve
the quality, safety, efficiency, and effective ness of health care for all Americans.
AHRQ funds and conducts health services research to examine how people get
access to care, how much care costs, and what happens to patients as a result of
care they receive. Information from AHRQ's research is utilized to assist consumers
and healthcare providers to make more informed decisions and improve the quality
of health care services nationwide.
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) - ANS Mission: To
serve the public through responsive public health actions to promote healthy and
safe environments and prevent harmful exposures. ATSDR efforts prevent exposure
to such substances, adverse human health effects, and diminished quality of life
associated with exposure to hazardous substances.
Appointment and Confirmation of a President's cabinet - ANS -Nominated by
President
-Senate hearings before relevant Senate
committee
-Voted out of committee. Yay → Senate floor
, -Confirmation vote by Senate in floor vote
Areas of Healthcare Regulated By States - ANS State Legislatures - pass laws,
appropriate money, conduct oversight of programs & agencies (DHHS)
Governor - head of state, like President; signs laws; appoints cabinet, oversees state
administrative agencies
Judicial branch
Provider licensing
Accreditation
Insurance
Public Health Concerns
Areas to Improve Quality - ANS Safety - patients shouldn't be endangered when
receiving treatment meant to help; medical errors.
Efficacy - use evidence-based treatments when possible.
Patient-centeredness - sensitive to needs, values, preferences of patient.
Timeliness - care is provided in timely manner
Efficiency - makes best use of resources and obtains most value per dollar spent on
healthcare.
Equity - an equitable healthcare system provides essential
health benefits to all people and includes universal access to care.
Balance of power between federal branch and states - ANS Federal government
has limited powers while
states retain those powers that are not explicitly given to the federal government in
the Constitution.
Majority of day-to-day public health matters are handled at the state level with
support and technical assistance from federal agencies like CDC, HRSA.
3 Key Federal Health Agencies - ANS 3 executive agencies that deliver healthcare
services that are part of the President's 15 cabinet divisions. They are DHHS, Dept.
of Defense; and Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - ANS Mission: To foster health and
well-being by providing federal leadership, partnership and resources for the
compassionate and effective delivery of human services.ACF grant programs lead
the Nation in strengthening economic independence and productivity and in
enhancing quality of life for people across the life span.
Administration for Community Living (ACL) - ANS Mission: Maximize the
independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities across
the lifespan, and their families and caregivers. ACL includes the efforts and
achievements of the Administration on Aging, the Office on Disability and the
Administration on Developmental Disabilities in a single agency, with enhanced
policy and program support for both cross-cutting initiatives and efforts focused on
the unique needs of individual groups such as children with developmental
disabilities, adults with physical disabilities, or seniors, including seniors with
Alzheimer's.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) - ANS Mission: To improve
the quality, safety, efficiency, and effective ness of health care for all Americans.
AHRQ funds and conducts health services research to examine how people get
access to care, how much care costs, and what happens to patients as a result of
care they receive. Information from AHRQ's research is utilized to assist consumers
and healthcare providers to make more informed decisions and improve the quality
of health care services nationwide.
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) - ANS Mission: To
serve the public through responsive public health actions to promote healthy and
safe environments and prevent harmful exposures. ATSDR efforts prevent exposure
to such substances, adverse human health effects, and diminished quality of life
associated with exposure to hazardous substances.
Appointment and Confirmation of a President's cabinet - ANS -Nominated by
President
-Senate hearings before relevant Senate
committee
-Voted out of committee. Yay → Senate floor
, -Confirmation vote by Senate in floor vote
Areas of Healthcare Regulated By States - ANS State Legislatures - pass laws,
appropriate money, conduct oversight of programs & agencies (DHHS)
Governor - head of state, like President; signs laws; appoints cabinet, oversees state
administrative agencies
Judicial branch
Provider licensing
Accreditation
Insurance
Public Health Concerns
Areas to Improve Quality - ANS Safety - patients shouldn't be endangered when
receiving treatment meant to help; medical errors.
Efficacy - use evidence-based treatments when possible.
Patient-centeredness - sensitive to needs, values, preferences of patient.
Timeliness - care is provided in timely manner
Efficiency - makes best use of resources and obtains most value per dollar spent on
healthcare.
Equity - an equitable healthcare system provides essential
health benefits to all people and includes universal access to care.
Balance of power between federal branch and states - ANS Federal government
has limited powers while
states retain those powers that are not explicitly given to the federal government in
the Constitution.
Majority of day-to-day public health matters are handled at the state level with
support and technical assistance from federal agencies like CDC, HRSA.
