GOVERNMENT REGULATORY AGENCIES

Team A: Bennetta Dove, Jason Ellis, and Jocelyn Garcia University of Phoenix HCS/490-week5 January 10,2013

THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES(HHS)

The role of the selected governmental agency Overall set of health products and services the selected agency is responsible for regulating Identify specific health care services or products on focused category 3 advantages for selected service category to the consumer 3 advantages for selected service category to the provider The role of the agency and the service affects consumer choice in the health care marketplace Health care costs on consumers Factors that contribute to the consumers choice of providers

THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS)

The Department of Health and Human services (HHS) is the United States government's
principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. The department includes more than 300 programs, covering various spectrum activities, to reach out to needy families, elderly, children and much more.

(www.hhs.gov)

IDENTITY AND ROLE OF AGENCY

Health Services Research (HSR)studies the relationship between health outcomes that are experienced by patients and medical services given . Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by protecting the public health ensures that drugs, biomedicine, and medical devices are effective. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) health care for beneficiaries with goals of improving beneficiary and protecting health. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) promotes health and quality of life by controlling disease, prevention, disability, and injury. Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand and making improvements access to quality care for all Americans.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (2012)

OVERALL SET OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES THE AGENCY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REGULATING

* Main federal agency responsible for providing health and other essential human services so Americans can live healthier

*Other regulatory responsibility- overseeing protection of health information privacy and the use of EHR and EMR.

(whitehouse.gov, 2011)

IDENTIFY THE SPECIFIC HEALTH CARE PRODUCT OR SERVICE CATEGORY ON WHICH YOUR PRESENTATION FOCUSES

The Department of Health and Human Services provides different services or programs in aiding citizens such as Medicaid and Medicare

Affordable health insurance

TANF Preventing child abuse and domestic violence Head Start (pre-school education and services)

(www.hhs.gov)

3 ADVANTAGES TO THE CONSUMER

Unsolicited Contacts

outbound marketing calls

Cross-selling

prohibits cross-selling of non-health care related products

Scope of Appointment s

prohibits cross-selling of non-health care related products

3 ADVANTAGES TO THE PROVIDER

1 WAY THE ROLE OF THE AGENCY AFFECTS CONSUMERS CHOICE IN HEALTHCARE MARKETPLACE

Food and Drug Administration

Salmonella in peanut butter The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a regulation expected to prevent each year approximately 79,000 cases of foodborne illness and 30 deaths caused by consumption of eggs contaminated with the bacterium Salmonella Enteritidis. Energy Drinks (currently investigating)

(FDA, 2012)

IDENTIFY HEALTH CARE COSTS FOR CONSUMERS

FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO CONSUMERS CHOICE OF PROVIDERS MARKET

consumer choice of health plans and providers drives cost and quality outcomes

Large variety of health plans = uncertain/ struggle/wrong policy out-of-pocket costs are increasingly a factor, market share declines when prices go up. Limited health plans and providers for some people (ex. Employer) Quality Location HHS limited qualification services and coverage

(Alison Rein, 2007)

HEALTH CARE REFORM IMPORTANT FACTORS

1.

54,000,00 Americans have coverage for preventative services free of cost 32,000,000 people with Medicare, in 2011, received a free cardiovascular screening 3,600,000 seniors saved 2.1 billion dollars on prescription drugs 3,100,000 young adults have health coverage under their parents 50,000 uninsured people with preexisting conditions now have coverage in 23 states & the district of Columbia

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CONCLUSION

The U.S. Department of Health and Human service is known for protecting the well-being (health) of all Americans and providing necessary human services, especially for those in low income group and who are unable to assist themselves financially. The HHS have provided many programs to help people with their health such as Medicaid and Medicare programs. Other programs are followed in assisting with food, housing, financial assistance and education.

QUESTIONS

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WhiteHouse.gov (May 18, 2011). Department of Health and Human Services Preliminary Plan for Retrospective Review of Existing Rules. Retrieved on January 9, 2013 from http://www.whitehouse.gov/files/documents/2011-regulatory- action-plans/HealthandHumanServicesPreliminaryRegulatoryReformPlan.pdf
Your family health care cost: $19,393. (2011) Retrieved on January 08, 2013 from http://money.cnn.com/2011/05/11/news/economy/healthcare_costs_family/index.htm