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Which entity carries out the laws made by Congress regarding health policy?
Which entity carries out the laws made by Congress regarding health policy?
Which of the following is NOT a role that federal workers in the health arena may play?
Which of the following is NOT a role that federal workers in the health arena may play?
What is the primary role of the White House Office of Management and Budget in relation to health policy?
What is the primary role of the White House Office of Management and Budget in relation to health policy?
How has the White House's role in health policy formation changed over the past few decades?
How has the White House's role in health policy formation changed over the past few decades?
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Which of the following bodies is NOT directly involved in supporting the President's health policy decisions?
Which of the following bodies is NOT directly involved in supporting the President's health policy decisions?
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What is the primary purpose of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)?
What is the primary purpose of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)?
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What is the main reason the Congressional Budget and Impound Control Act of 1974 created the House and Senate Budget Committees?
What is the main reason the Congressional Budget and Impound Control Act of 1974 created the House and Senate Budget Committees?
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How do "reconciliation instructions" impact mandatory spending programs?
How do "reconciliation instructions" impact mandatory spending programs?
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What role do the House and Senate Appropriations Committees play in the budget process?
What role do the House and Senate Appropriations Committees play in the budget process?
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Which of the following is NOT a direct result of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974?
Which of the following is NOT a direct result of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974?
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Health Policy
Health Policy
Decisions and actions taken regarding health care systems and services.
Congress's Role
Congress's Role
Congress influences health policy through legislation and funding decisions.
Executive Branch
Executive Branch
The branch of government that enforces health policies and laws.
Medicare vs. Medicaid
Medicare vs. Medicaid
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Affordable Care Act
Affordable Care Act
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Congress's Role in Health Policy
Congress's Role in Health Policy
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Executive Branch Implementation
Executive Branch Implementation
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Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Health and Human Services
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Judiciary's Role in Health Policy
Judiciary's Role in Health Policy
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White House's Influence
White House's Influence
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Federal Budget Process
Federal Budget Process
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Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act
Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act
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Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
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Budget Resolution
Budget Resolution
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Discretionary Spending
Discretionary Spending
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Study Notes
Congress, the Executive Branch, and Health Policy
- The federal government plays a significant role in U.S. health policy, influencing roughly one-third of the $4.5 trillion spent on healthcare in 2022.
- Federal programs, like Medicare and Medicaid, fund healthcare coverage for millions of Americans. These programs also include the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Veterans' Health Administration, and the Indian Health Service.
- The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has had a major influence on private insurance, impacting coverage and access. The ACA also created federal insurance Marketplaces and set requirements for private insurance policies.
- Federal agencies, such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), are heavily involved in health research, regulation, and public health.
- Congress, responsible for creating laws, has committees like Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Appropriations and other committees, with jurisdiction over different aspects of health policy. These committees have responsibility for Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs. The role of these committees can vary across legislative bodies (House or Senate).
- The executive branch (primarily the Department of Health and Human Services) implements these laws and manages various federal health programs. This also includes the Veterans Affairs department with TRICARE and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
- The judiciary's role in health policy is often in disputes regarding the constitutionality of legislation or policy implementation. Recent Supreme Court decisions have impacted abortion and other reproductive health services.
- The federal budget process plays a crucial role in allocating resources for healthcare programs. This process involves budget resolutions, appropriations bills, and reconciliation legislation, with important deadlines and process steps involved
- Federal agencies often have informal rulemaking processes, where they propose and adapt regulations. Public input typically is solicited.
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Explore the significant impact of the federal government on U.S. health policy, including major programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Understand the influence of the Affordable Care Act and the roles of Congress and the executive branch in managing health care services and regulations. This quiz covers key federal agencies involved in health research and their jurisdiction.
