Health PolicyMaking in the United States
- Book Review,
by Beaufort B. Jr. B. Longest
From Book News, Inc.
The new edition of a textbook written for students of the health professions. After defining health and health policy, Longest (health policy and management, U. of Pittsburgh) explores the impact of policy on health determinants. A brief overview of the political marketplace is discussed and then the four components of the policy-making process are explored: agenda setting, development of legislation, policy implementation, and policy modification. Finally, he addresses the concept of political competence, examining the political ability to analyze the public policy environment and exert influence in this environment.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Description
Whether at the federal, state, or local level, governments formulate, implement, and constantly modify their health policies within an intricately choreographed policymaking process. With clear explanations and examples, this book illuminates the policymaking process and provides insight into the future of U.S. health policy. New features of the second edition include thorough updating, along with: * A new chapter on policy outcomes * Case studies to illustrate key concepts * Discussion questions at the end of each chapter * References to informative Web sites * An appendix of annotated U.S. federal laws pertaining to health
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