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Monday, 31 October 2011
Learning Objective 1: Examine trends in public perceptions regarding strategies to address the needs of the uninsured.
Learning Objective 2: Consider the policy implications for legislators related to the uninsured.
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has supported five principles in assessing health coverage policies: the coverage should be universal, continuous, affordable to individuals and families, affordable and sustainable for society, and enhance health and well-being. The recommendations of the Institute of Medicine were shown to be in line with Arkansas consumers' preferences (Arkansas Hospital Association, 2005). This information will be compared with current state and national sources of public perception regarding the uninsured. Such perceptions can be used to evaluate different approaches to addressing policies for the uninsured. Policy implications applicable in other states where there are large numbers of uninsured adults will be suggested. The information is important to nurses who serve the uninsured, administer clinical services, and teach health policy in educational programs.