DQ What steps can Congress and state legislatures take to alleviate a serious national shortage of skilled providers

HSM 544 Health Policy & Economics

Week 5 Discussion

DQ1 HUMAN CAPITAL AND POLICY

What steps can Congress and state legislatures take to alleviate a serious national shortage of skilled providers? Research suggests medical errors have been linked to inadequate staffing (i.e., quantity and quality of skilled personnel). What steps would you take to mitigate shortages?