Patient Panel: Construction and Management

Question

Unit 2 Discussion 1 – Patient Panel Regulation

ANSWER EACH QUESTION ON A SEPARATE PARAGRAPH.

Use peer review journal/article less than 5 years.

Analyze how policies influence the structure and financing of health care, practice, and health

outcomes.

Instructions

Patient panels are developed by individuals with guidance from their organization’s

internal experts. In some settings, such as government-run facilities, the patient panel

structure is more strictly directed.

 Briefly explain how a patient panel is constructed (for example, in a free-standing

primary care clinic). Who is involved in the process? Are internal policies involved?

 Should patient panel size and diversity be regulated by the government? Explain your

position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA

format.

Please review post and response expectations. Please review the rubric to ensure that

your response meets the criteria.