The course “Health Care Policy and Delivery System” has taken us on a converting journey throughout the past 15 weeks, diving into the multifaceted terrain of healthcare policy and politics. The reflection will focus on the value of our learning and highlight the influence of mentors on our educational journey. During this time, we have become more aware of how healthcare interacts with many external elements, including political, financial, regulatory, and ethical concerns. Additionally, we learned how healthcare policy influences nursing responsibilities, healthcare provision, and the broader healthcare sector. Again, our mentors played crucial functions in leading us through the learning experience, offering vital guidance and motivation that has lasted far beyond the classroom.

            Our healthcare policy exploration has revealed the deep relationships between financial, political, legal, and ethical factors in shaping policy decisions. Financing, resource distribution, and affordable healthcare provision are all influenced by economic factors. On the other hand, the political landscape affects the prioritizing of healthcare on legislative priorities and evidence-based policy implementation of evidence-based. Legal and ethical issues have implications for molding and defining the bounds of medical practices and client rights (Kruk et al., 2018). Recognizing these results demonstrated the necessity of an equitable approach to policymaking that addresses the myriad demands of people and communities.

            Moreover, our learning also showed emphasized that nursing responsibilities and the provision of medical services are significantly impacted by medical policy. For instance, specific policies implicate the nursing practice scope, advanced nursing incorporation, and staffing ratios (McHugh et al., 2021). By comprehending the healthcare legislation, nurses can lobby for their patients and profession, guaranteeing that their perspectives are considered in policy conversations. Furthermore, policies affect healthcare services’ affordability and accessibility, impacting client outcomes and general community wellness.

            The healthcare politics course and activities have provided insights into the intricate procedure for legislative policy generation. We have covered and understood the significance of stakeholders, interest populations, and advocacy organizations in developing and executing healthcare policies. Such realization emphasizes the importance of openness, moral decision-making, and awareness of the effect of policies on susceptible groups. Participating in legislative proceedings allows nurses to shape policy and push for evidence-oriented solutions.

            Nurse leaders are critical in influencing policy change. As frontline healthcare practitioners, they have a unique perspective on the system's difficulties and potential (Flaubert et al., 2021). Nurse leaders can substantially impact policy by lobbying for patient-focused care, a better working milieu for healthcare practitioners, and incorporating nursing research, especially in policy development.

            It is critical to comprehend and convey research results to stakeholders and lawmakers to advance evidence-oriented healthcare policies. As nurses, we can create a connection between policy and research by giving crucial perspectives that encourage sound decision-making. We support creating policies that tackle the distinct requirements of patients and communities by successfully conveying nursing viewpoints in policy conversations.

            Supporting policies that include ethical values and norms is critical in the quickly expanding health and information technology environment. Nursing professionals can lobby for policies that preserve patient confidentiality, data security, and fair access to medical technologies (Kerley & Toney-Butler, 2020). Ethical concerns must guide the creation and adoption of healthcare advances to guarantee their conducive effects on care delivery and client outcomes.

            As healthcare providers, we are champions for the welfare of clients, communities, families, and caregivers. Learning healthcare policy gives us the expertise and resources to fight for legislation prioritizing patient-focused care, tackling health inequities, and strengthening the healthcare team. We can support the development of a more equitable and welcoming healthcare policy by voicing the concerns and requirements of many stakeholders.

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