Policy Development

Unit 7

2

Policy Development Policy: Authoritative guidelines that direct human

behavior toward specific goals Politics: Use of strategy, methods, or maneuvers

to obtain power or control

3

Types of Policy Private Policy: Directions governing conditions

of employment and guidelines for service provision

Public Policy: Legislation, regulation, and court hearings that affect individual and institutional behaviors under the government’s jurisdiction

4

Health Policy Public policies related to health care delivery and

reimbursement

5

Policy Formulation Legislation Administrative Decisions through rules and

regulations Judicial decisions interpreting the law Policy is a dynamic phenomenon

6

Conceptual Approaches Rational approach strives for ideal solutions Incremental Approach - pragmatic approach

taken in small steps

7

Models of Policy Development Kingdon’s Policy Streams Model Problem Stream - one problem identified Policy Stream - goals and ideas Political Stream - factors in political environment

8

Stage Sequential Model Policy Agenda Setting Formulation of goals and programs Program implementation Evaluation of performance and impact

9

Approaches to Policy Analysis Establish context: problem; social economic,

ethical, political, legal aspects; stakeholders; objectives

Identify alternatives for resolution Project consequences Specify criteria for evaluating options Recommend optimal solutions