From the second e-Activity, analyze the branches of government of your state with respect to the extent that each branch is associated with health care. Determine whether your state government will participate in either the federal health exchange or create a state health exchange. Classify which aspects of your state’s choice are political and which aspects are economic. Provide at least two (2) specific examples to support your position.
From the third e-Activity, give an example of at least two (2) innovations started by the VA that are found in any of your local hospitals. Examine the salient effects that these innovations have on public health in your community. Support your response with examples of such effects.
Week 1 eActivity
Use the Internet or Strayer databases to research and review the Affordable Health Care Act. Be prepared to discuss.
Use the Internet or Strayer databases to research and review the branches of government within your state to evaluate each branches level of influence in healthcare decisions for the state. Be prepared to discuss.
The Veteran’s Health Administration (VA) has been instrumental in many new healthcare innovations over the last twenty-five years.