Public Health Policy in the United States

Running head:PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY
PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY
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Abstract
A study on the health policies prevailing in the United States suggests that proper
planning is required before implementing the health policy into action. The health policy is
needed to be structured in such a way that it becomes beneficial in all way for the categories
that it been targeted. This assessment will provide an introductory part of the health policies,
a discussion on that policy. After discussion, an analysis will be done on the present situation,
a conclusion will be concluded, and then a recommendation will be provided. This paper will
summarize the significance of the health policy by addressing a current policy. The purpose
and the reason of implementation of the policy has also been identified. Public’s perception
on the current policy is taken under consideration. The intended impacts of the policy has
been assessed. On the other hand, the intended facts are also noted down for clear
understanding. In this study, it has been checked that the prevailing policy is working well or
not by meeting the health challenges. The challenges have been analysed. Along with this, an
alternative has been detected to the current policy and a vivid discussion has been done. The
pros of cons of the alternative policy and the current policy have been determined. Lastly, a
specific policy is chosen, which has been recommended to give more value than others
because of its beneficial high points do. An argumentative layout has been set to prove the
chosen health policy as the best one.

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Statement and Significance
Health policy is an enactment of specific laws within society to achieve healthcare goals
by proper decision making, planning and action. The healthcare policy’s goal is to protect the
health of the population from disease, illness and injury. The protagonists of US health
service systems are the government, physicians, insurance executives and health service
administrators (Friedberg et al., 2014). Primarily four types of health policies are common:
 PPO Health Insurance Plans
 HMO Health Insurance plans
 HAS- qualified health Insurance plans
 Indemnity health insurance plans.
One significant national health insurance program prevailing the United States is
Medicare since 1966. Social Security Administration administered it and now it is under
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This federal health insurance program is
primarily for the individuals of age 65 or above, or individuals with certain disabilities under
65 and any age with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and end-stage renal disease.
Medicare is classified into four parts
 Hospital insurance is part A
 Medical insurance is Part B
 Part C is a private insurance option that covers medical and hospital costs.
 Part D takes care of prescription medications.
The current policy that is prevailing in the United States currently is Medicaid. It
targets families with low- income or individuals with disabilities. Medicaid is a combination
of federal and state program that benefits people with limited resources by covering personal
care and nursing home care services. Medicaid is administered by Centres of Medicare and
Medicaid Services (CMS), which is an agency within the Department of Health and Human