Question

Look at your own community to find an example of the policy marketplace in action with respect to the individuals and groups involved in health policymaking. Who are the suppliers and demanders? You need to describe and analyze the function of each individual or group (Supplier and Demander). (20 Points)

Which individuals or groups seem to be most successful in the case, and WHY? You need to elaborate on your reasons. (20

Answer 1

The community in which we are living is either Rural or Urban as far as Health policies are concerened. Because these policies and their effectiveness depend on Rural or Urban areas.

Example- Group active in Making health polcies in my area suppose is

NGO Named HelpAge India

IT is one of the largest mobile healthcare programms in india providing free healthcare services to needy.

This ngo mainly provided Cataract surgeries across india.

It also provides pallative care to end stage cancer patients.

This NGO also received many awards like CHAIRMAN CHALLANGE AWARD, TIMES SOCIAL AWARD.

If we talk about policy makers in healthcare, it is the ministery of health and family welfare which makes laws and regulations regarding healthcare.

As we know that RAJASTHAN FREE MEDICINE SCHEME Is one of the famous example of suppliers in India. This scheme helped populations of Rajasthan in a great way because demanders of healthcare facilities are too much.

Functions and duties of healthcare providers is very vast. They need to maintain all the demand and supply of facilities like Essential medicubes and emergency services.

Healthcare providers not only need to fullfill demands but they also need to see about correct and affordable treatment which is favourable for patients.

Healthcare providers should also see that there should not be malpractices in Healthcare system.