Financing of Public Health Initiatives
Write an explanation of how public health professionals may affect future financing decisions related to public health policy. Describe two measures that can be taken to justify the financing of national public health initiatives. Explain why these measures may be important.
References
Lezine DA, & Reed GA. (2007). Political will: a bridge between public health knowledge and action. American Journal of Public Health, 97(11), 2010–2013.
Banta, H. D., & de Wit, G. A. (2008). Public health services and cost-effectiveness analysis. Annual Review of Public Health, 29, 383–397
Getzen, T. E. (2013). Health economics and financing (5th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons. Ch 15 & ch 18
Required Media
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012). Multi-media PowerPoint: Financing of public health initiatives. Baltimore, MD: Author.