A definition of health policy includes which of the following elements?
a. Funding for public education
b. Appropriation of funds for roadwork
c. Selection of congressional members of committees
d. Public policy made to support health-related goals
ANS: D
Health policy is defined as public policies pertaining to health that are the result of an authoritative public decision-making process. Public education funding, appropriation of funding for roads, and selection of members of committees are not part of health care policy. They are under a different funding arm of the government.
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