This course will focus on federal and state policy making processes and their influence on anesthesia practice. The impact of public policy on healthcare delivery and financing will be discussed. Strategies for state and federal advocacy will be explored.
The student will:
- Critically appraise the impact of health policy on healthcare and nurse anesthesia delivery.
- Develop skills to affect both federal and state policymaking processes.
- Assess contemporary issues in nurse anesthesia scope of practice and licensure.
- Analyze the United States health systems structure and implications for nurse anesthesia practice.
Prerequisite Courses