Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapters 5 and 6 from the course textbook, Health Policy Analysis: An Interdisciplinary Approach and review the Oncologist Participation and Performance in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System article.

Health care organizations use policy analysis to achieve their objectives. McLaughlin and McLaughlin (2024) suggest, “once a policy analysis team has been assembled and has defined a problem in detail, it should begin to seek candidate solutions” (p.65). However, it is vitally important to note that solution strategies are not always one size fits all. As an example, an effective analyst should always seek input from multiple sources, such as professional trade literature, best practices, and experts in the field to ensure optimal positive outcomes.

In your initial post,

• Discuss access, cost, and quality of care regarding how broad categories of solutions are often applicable to current health policy issues yet may not always deliver positive health care outcomes for patients.
• Explain why most providers are involved in incentivized compensation schemes (Refer to Table 5.1 in the course textbook).
• Describe two pros and two cons regarding the term “industrial policy” in the United States healthcare delivery system.

PLEASE AT LEAST 2 REFERENCES AND AT LEAST 500 WORDS