What Is A Public Policy Meeting A Meeting Held By The Public

What Is A Public Policy Meeting A Meeting Held By Public Or Governmen

What is a public policy meeting? A meeting held by public or governmental officials to discuss and deal with public problems or issues, communicate and disseminate information, and engage in problem-solving, policy change strategizing and/or decision making. Open public policy meetings are when the public’s business is conducted in open, noticed meetings, where the public, lobbyists and members of the news media have the right to attend, record, broadcast, and in some cases participate in the meeting. An open meeting agenda is usually posted in advance and meeting materials may be made available.

Create a post seeking approval for your public policy meeting.

Choose a meeting to view or attend. It must be a public policy body at work and related to health care. If it is a recorded meeting, please make sure it has been posted within the last year. Title the post with your name and the name of the policy meeting. For example: Smith: Affordable Health Care Policy Meeting.

In the body of the post include the title or topic focus of the policy meeting the date and time of the meeting the location of the meeting (if online, include the website). Some websites are: Links to an external site. search the video library or the live sessions) Links to an external site. (perform a search for your topic) Your local government or healthcare organization websites 7th edition APA format, typed in Times New Roman with 12-point font, and double-spaced with 1" margins.

Paper For Above instruction

Public Policy Meeting on Telehealth Expansion in Healthcare

Author: Jane Doe

Title of the Meeting: Telehealth Policy Development Committee Meeting

Date and Time: March 15, 2024, at 10:00 AM

Location: Online via the National Health Policy Consortium Web Platform (https://nhp-dev.org/webinar)

The purpose of this public policy meeting is to discuss and develop strategies for expanding telehealth services within the healthcare system, especially in rural and underserved areas. The meeting aims to address barriers to implementation, such as licensing, reimbursement policies, and technology infrastructure, to improve healthcare access and quality. The committee includes healthcare policymakers, providers, patient advocacy groups, and technology experts, all working collaboratively to create equitable policy solutions.

Currently, the expansion of telehealth has gained momentum as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting its importance in ensuring continuous healthcare delivery. The meeting's agenda includes reviewing recent data on telehealth utilization, discussing legislative changes needed for sustainable expansion, and prioritizing actions to overcome geographic and socioeconomic barriers. The session also features expert presentations on innovative telehealth models and legal considerations surrounding patient privacy and data security.

This open public policy meeting exemplifies transparency and public engagement in healthcare policymaking, allowing stakeholders and community members to participate in shaping policies that directly impact access to healthcare services. Attending such meetings provides insights into how health policies are formulated and offers an opportunity for advocacy and feedback from the public and healthcare professionals alike.

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