Assume you have the ability to select one major “new” health policy for implementation. Select a topic from those presented in this week’s readings.
Initial Post
Using 750 words, complete the following:
· Explain why you chose your topic and describe the expected impact on population health within the next five years.
· APA 7th ed
· Scholarly articles synthesis (Articles should not be more than 5 years old)
READINGS
Barry, M. J., Edgman-Levitan, S., & Sepucha, K. (2018, September 6). Shared decision-making: staying focused on the ultimate goal. NEJM Catalyst. Retrieved from https://catalyst.nejm.org/shared-decision-making-patient-decision-aids/
· Barton, M. (2013, November 26). Understanding population health management: A diabetes example.Health Catalyst. Retrieved from https://www.healthcatalyst.com/managing-diabetes-population-health-management
· Blumenthal, D., & Chopra, A. (2018, March 23). Apple’s pact with 13 health care systems might actually disrupt the industry. The Commonwealth Fund. Retrieved from https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2018/apples-pact-13-health-care-systems-might-actually-disrupt-industry
· Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (2019, June 12). Comprehensive primary care initiative.CMS.gov. Retrieved from https://innovation.cms.gov/initiatives/comprehensive-primary-care-initiative/
· Epstein, R. M., Fiscella, K., Lesser, C. S., & Stange, K. C. (2010, August). Why the nation needs a policy push on patient-centered health care. Health Affairs, 29(8). Retrieved from https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2009.0888
· Fagotto, E., & Fung, A. (2019, March 1). A connected patient is a healthier patient. The Commonwealth Fund. Retrieved from https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2019/connected-patient-healthier-patient