Discussion on Increased Bureaucracy in Healthcare
Discussion on Increased Bureaucracy in Healthcare
Discussion on Increased Bureaucracy in Healthcare
PEER 1 :ADIANYS
Introducing healthcare policies and delivery systems has become increasingly important in recent years. This has resulted in more attention to healthcare providers and their attention to attending patients. Additionally, with the introduction of the Affordable Care Act, there has been a significant increase in the need for collaboration between physician organizations and legislators when pursuing healthcare legislation. Collaboration with physician organizations can provide advantages and disadvantages when pursuing FPA legislation. This is because it can lead to better access to medical care but may limit the ability to address the underlying causes of healthcare disparities.
One advantage of collaborating with physician organizations when pursuing FPA legislation is the increased access to resources. Physician organizations have great knowledge and experience in healthcare policy and delivery systems. By working with these organizations, legislators can benefit from their expertise and also have access to resources such as expert testimony, research, and also legal advice. This can be invaluable in helping to craft effective and accurate legislation (Barton et al., 2021). Additionally, collaborating with physician organizations can improve access to medical care. By working together, physician organizations and legislators can identify and address healthcare disparities from race, ethnicity, gender, or income. This can lead to better care for underserved communities and improved healthcare outcomes.
One of the disadvantages of collaborating with physician organizations when pursuing FPA legislation is the potential for increased bureaucracy. The process of working with multiple stakeholders can take time and effort. This can lead to delays in the implementation of legislation (Luijks et al., 2021). This can be problematic for those needing immediate healthcare as legislation may need to be enacted more quickly to provide the necessary care. Furthermore, there is a high magnitude of potential conflict of interest. Physician organizations may greatly be influenced by cooperate interests or may have agendas that do not necessarily align with the goals of the FPA legislation (Moore et al., 2020). Therefore, this can lead to stalled progress or watered-down legislation that needs to address the issue adequately.
In summary, collaborating with physicians’ organizations when pursuing federal policy action (FPA) legislation can have advantages and disadvantages. On one side, it can provide increased access to resources and improved access to medical care. On the other hand, it can result in increased bureaucracy and potential conflicts of interest. However, carefully collaborating and thoughtful consideration of all stakeholders can still achieve legislative success when working with physician organizations.
