NUR274 Topics in Nursing: Political Issues & Health Care Policy

Legislative priorities of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association.

The ANA strives to represent nurses on Capitol Hill, provide support for state nurses associations as they advance their own advocacy agendas, and help federal agencies and elected officials propose and enforce new laws that will advance the nursing profession. ANA serves to amplify nurses’ voices as policies are conceived, debated, and implemented.

Accredits and certifies over 22,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States.

Health policy and advocacy from the ANA.

Studies how our health system works, how to support patients and providers in choosing the right care, and how to improve health through care delivery.

Nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping policymakers and the public better understand health policy, the root of the nation’s health care issues, and the trade-offs posed by various proposals for change.

Nonprofit research and consulting organization that creates and implements solutions to advance health among vulnerable and publicly insured populations.

Independent nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action.

Mission is is to promote a high-performing health care system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency, particularly for society’s most vulnerable, including low-income people, the uninsured, and people of color.

Analyzes the U.S. health care system through the lens of low- and moderate income families’ living standards, with special attention to employer-sponsored health insurance, the burden of health costs, and disparities in access and outcomes.

National, non-partisan voice for health care consumers dedicated to achieving high-quality, affordable health care and improved health for all.

Works on improving access to care; increasing diversity in nursing; transforming nursing education; fostering interprofessional collaboration; promoting nursing leadership; and collecting workforce data to strengthen nursing.

Research and policy organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights in the United States and globally.

The National Academies are private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective analysis and advice to the nation and conduct other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions related to science, technology, and medicine. HMD’s aim is to help those in government and the private sector make informed health decisions by providing evidence upon which they can rely.

Seeks to guide public policy makers and global leaders in government and business through a vigorous program of publications, conferences, policy briefings, and recommendations.

Non-profit organization focusing on national health issues, as well as the U.S. role in global health policy.

Not-for-profit, nonpartisan, membership-based organization that works to catalyze improvements in healthcare.

Provides decisionmakers across government, health care, and communities with objective, actionable evidence to address health policy challenges.

Mission is to improve the health and health care of all Americans. Program areas include childhood obesity, health care coverage, public health services, quality of health care, and vulnerable populations.

Independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition.

Non-profit, non-partisan organization that promotes optimal health for every person and community and makes the prevention of illness and injury a national priority.

Work seeks to improve access to high-quality health care and health insurance and give everyone the opportunity to live a long and healthy life.

Partnership between Economic Studies at Brookings and the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics. Aims to inform the national health care debate with rigorous, evidence-based analysis leading to practical recommendations using the collaborative strengths of USC and Brookings.

This Platform curates international organizations, academic institutions, pharmaceutical and biomedical companies, healthcare NGOs, hospitals, healthcare providers, infrastructure and insurance organizations to shape the global health agenda.