The policy making process

  Explain the effects of the policy making process and its implementation within healthcare. Discuss the role and impact of lobbyists, special interest groups, and other consumer advocates on the development of healthcare policies in the U.S. Examine the role and impact of regulatory agencies in the delivery of healthcare services in the U.S. Analyze legal concepts relative to the healthcare profession. Evaluate the laws that govern the management of patient health information. Analyze the impact of ethical principles applied to the allocation of health resources.