Health Policy
Assessment and Analysis in a Changing Landscape
(First Edition)
©2026, 274 pages
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Designed to fill a gap in the discipline, Health Policy: Assessment and Analysis in a Changing Landscape addresses how to evaluate and analyze health policy with the goal of improving healthcare quality. The book equips readers with the tools and knowledge they need to critically assess and implement health policy with a focus on addressing equity challenges across the healthcare continuum.
Featuring chapters written by a variety of experts in the field, the book addresses a wide array of topics, including health policy resources, healthcare system management, population health, and cultural diversity. It presents the content alongside real-world applications of theoretical models, helping students understand how to evaluate health policies and enact change. The text provides deep insights into health policy governance, leadership in health policy, and the integration of cultural competence into health practice. It well prepares students for the systematic evaluation of health policies and systems.
Serving as an essential guide for those seeking to influence and navigate the landscape of healthcare practice, Health Policy is designed for introductory master’s and doctoral-level instruction, making it a valuable resource for courses in nursing, public health, and other health science programs, as well as in disciplines such as business, sociology, and social work.
Featuring chapters written by a variety of experts in the field, the book addresses a wide array of topics, including health policy resources, healthcare system management, population health, and cultural diversity. It presents the content alongside real-world applications of theoretical models, helping students understand how to evaluate health policies and enact change. The text provides deep insights into health policy governance, leadership in health policy, and the integration of cultural competence into health practice. It well prepares students for the systematic evaluation of health policies and systems.
Serving as an essential guide for those seeking to influence and navigate the landscape of healthcare practice, Health Policy is designed for introductory master’s and doctoral-level instruction, making it a valuable resource for courses in nursing, public health, and other health science programs, as well as in disciplines such as business, sociology, and social work.
Meng Zhao is the associate dean for the School of Nursing at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Her current research focuses on promoting healthy aging and enhancing the physical and mental well-being of community elders.
Julie Hoff brings over three decades of experience in higher education and healthcare as a senior faculty member and an executive leader. She served as professor and dean for the College of Nursing at both the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Currently, she works as a consultant specializing in strategic planning, organizational needs assessment, and business process optimization.
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"A logical approach to understanding healthcare policy and decision making."
Donna L. Hamby, University of Texas, Arlington, College of Nursing and Health Innovation
"Finally, a health policy textbook that opens the lens of understanding and creates enthusiasm for a complex area of study!"
Kathryn Koehne, Viterbo University
"This text systematically analyzes the link between policy development and implementation and the historical context and diversity implications of them. It’s about time!"
Leslie A. Mandel, Ph.D., M.A., MSM
Donna L. Hamby, University of Texas, Arlington, College of Nursing and Health Innovation
"Finally, a health policy textbook that opens the lens of understanding and creates enthusiasm for a complex area of study!"
Kathryn Koehne, Viterbo University
"This text systematically analyzes the link between policy development and implementation and the historical context and diversity implications of them. It’s about time!"
Leslie A. Mandel, Ph.D., M.A., MSM
