Discussion 3

  • Respond to a peers (150-200 words each) using 1 APA reference.
  • Discussion #4Manuel PortilloMiami Regional UniversityMSN 5400 – Healthcare Policies and Delivery Systems02/20/26 This Healthcare Policy and Delivery Systems course has significantly deepened my understanding of how healthcare policy directly shapes patient care, access to services, and overall health outcomes. Before this course, I viewed policy as something distant from bedside practice. I now recognize that policies related to reimbursement, scope of practice, insurance coverage, and social determinants of health directly influence the care patients receive. For example, policy changes around nurse staffing regulations can directly impact patient safety and care quality. Research shows that health policy interventions are associated with measurable effects on nursing quality indicators and patient outcomes, such as staffing levels and reporting standards, which in turn affect care delivery and clinical results (Alalwi et al., 2025). Thid course also helped me strengthened my understanding of the role of Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) in shaping healthcare delivery systems. APNs are not only clinicals but also advocators for their patients that can influence policies in the state and national levels. Scope-of-practice regulations, for instance, significantly affect APN autonomy and patient access to care. As I transition into an advanced role, I see myself contributing through professional nursing organizations, engaging in legislative advocacy, and participating in quality improvement initiatives that align with policy reform efforts. I plan to integrate the knowledge that I have collected through years of experience as a nurse and the knowledge I have gather in this program and integrate all this in my daily practice and by staying informed about healthcare legislation, reviewing policy updates from professional associations, and joining hospital committees that address system-level improvements. Understanding how regulatory frameworks affect care delivery allows me to think beyond individual patient encounters to broader system implications. Professionally, this course has helped me grow as a leader and change agent. I now feel more confident analyzing policy issues and recognizing opportunities for advocacy. Nurses play a critical role in influencing healthcare reform and improving outcomes.ReferenceAlalwi, A., Mhlanga, R., Alharbi, S., Alsultan, S., Aleissa, A., Bohassan, H., & Budayr, I. (2025). The impact of health policy on nursing quality and patient care outcomes: A comprehensive systematic review. Open Journal of Nursing

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