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Ten reasons to learn about health policy

I saw this LinkedIn post this week:

Of course, I added “Health Policy” in the comments. 😊

Others added some smart suggestions, like Business and Communications.

Here are ten reasons healthcare professionals should prioritize health policy education: 👀

Career Advancement Support: Health policy expertise is increasingly valued in healthcare and health tech organizations.
Resource Allocation: Understanding health policy helps in making informed decisions about healthcare resource distribution and utilization.
Research Direction: Policy expertise helps guide research priorities and funding allocation in healthcare.
Stakeholder Engagement: Understanding policy, including others’ policy-driven incentives, helps in effectively engaging with various other healthcare stakeholders.
Technology Assessment: Policy knowledge helps when evaluating new healthcare technologies' impact and value.
Social Determinants of Health: Knowledge of healthy equity policy helps professionals address social determinants of health more effectively.
Innovation Integration: Policy knowledge guides the effective implementation of new healthcare technologies and treatment methods.
Payment Reform: Understanding policy is crucial for navigating and implementing healthcare payment reforms.
Workforce Development: Policy expertise guides healthcare workforce planning and development strategies.
Professional Development: Understanding policy trends helps clinicians adapt their skills to evolving healthcare needs.

I’m convinced (and I’m proof) that clinical knowledge plus health policy knowledge unlock wholly new professional and career opportunities.

No additional degree needed. 🧑‍🎓

or to participate.