Significance of Health Policy for Health Administrators

BHA415 Topics in Health Care Policy Discussion 1
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Health Care Policy Discussion
Health policies significantly influence the health status of the population. A health policy entails the regulations and rules that are established by law and policymakers at the local, state, and national levels to oversee healthcare delivery. These policies impact several aspects of healthcare, such as cost and access to care, patient privacy, and mode of healthcare delivery, to mention a few.
Health policies are significant to health administrators in several ways. First, they help to ensure that the administrators promote and advocate for quality patient care delivery. Secondly, they help to ensure that the administrators utilize their knowledge, experiences, and expertise to inform future polic...