Why it is so important currently in the United States?

Health policy issue debate

  • Why it is so important currently in the United States?
  • What is the major policy issue? Not just whether it addresses access, cost, or quality, but describe the policy itself. For example, “The major policy issue was whether or not advocacy groups should be required to disclose all sources of financial support.”
  • How does this issue impact spending in public and private health insurance programs, job-based health insurance benefits, and health plan performance?
  • Who are the major stakeholders (interested parties)?
  • Why this is an important issue (in general for you specifically)?