Health care policy/system States

It is critical that the reader be sensitive to these contextual variables to understand the American health care system and how health care policy is shaped and implemented in the United States. 

Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA). 1900 K Street, N.W. Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006, U.S.A. Phone +1 202-496-7150. E-mail mdmainfo medicaldevices.org. URL http //www.medicaldevices.org. National trade association representing independent manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostic products, and health-care information systems. Its stated mission is to promote public health and improve patient care through the advocacy of innovative, research-driven medical device technology, and to this end is proactive in trying to influence policy that impacts medical... 

About the Author Dr. West is an Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy. She received a B.S. in pharmacy and a Ph.D. in pharmacy administration from the University of Mississippi. She coordinates the community pharmacy management course and teaches pharmaceutical policy in the health care system. Dr. West serves as a pharmacy consultant for the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care and the Arkansas State Employee Insurance Group and is the faculty liaison for the National Community Pharmacists Association student chapter. Her research interests pertain to understanding provider and patient behavior to improve medication use and advance community practice. 

This patient safety organization was launched by WHO in October 2004, with its goal to develop standards for patient safety and provide appropriate assistance to United Nations (UN) member states to improve health care safety [4]. The WAPS raises awareness and political commitment to improve safety in addition to facilitating the development of patient safety policies and practices in all WHO member states. Each year, WAPS delivers a number of programs around fhe globe that cover systemic and technical aspects to improve patient safety. 

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