Question

Define Structural influences on health care policy and give an example

Answer 1

Structural influences on health care policy can be understood as the impact of indicators of social status such as income, education or occupation level. It is understood that the unequal distribution of these indicators is treated as the ‘fundamental cause’ of health inequalities and should be considered while drafting health care policies for the public. For example, the Medicaid program caters to America’s poor population, taking into consideration the needs of children, pregnant women, parents, single adults, disabled people and seniors.