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Which statement most accurately describes health policy?
"Health policy includes governmental actions that affect patients' abilities to
reach healthcare goals."
"Health policy refers to actions taken by populations that consist of individuals
who are in need of change."
"Health policy ensures that healthcare organizations will achieve their goals."
"Health policy ensures that individuals will reach their health-related objectives."
"Health policy includes governmental actions that affect patients' abilities to reach
healthcare goals."
The nurse leader is planning an in-service about healthcare policies that have
direct effects on the nation's health.
Which content is appropriate for inclusion in the presentation?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is governed by the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (DHHS).
The Administration for Children and Families and the Administration on Aging are
mainly responsible for addressing healthcare financing issues.
, The primary role of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is to
oversee services for individuals throughout the lifespan.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is governed by the
National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is governed by the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services (DHHS).
The nurse is preparing a presentation about Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Which statement regarding how SSI differs from Medicaid should the nurse
include?
SSI is a state program for older adult patients that pays for their medical
expenses.
SSI is a federal program for blind and disabled persons to help pay for medical
expenses.
SSI is a federal and state program for aged, blind, and disabled persons to help
pay basic needs such as food, clothing, and housing.
SSI is a federal and state program for lower income people to help pay for basic
needs such as food and housing.
SSI is a federal and state program for aged, blind, and disabled persons to help pay
basic needs such as food, clothing, and housing.
A nurse is discussing the implementation of new laws based on health policy
with colleagues.
Which statement by the nurse is accurate?