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- 1. State and Federal Policy Brief Reviews The Maryland Medical Marijuana Act and The Fiscal Sustainability act of 2013 Heather V. Westerfield MSN, RN CMSRN
- 2. State Brief www.dc.about.co
- 3. Maryland Medical Marijuana Act House Bill 302 Authorizes the medical use of marijuana under specified conditions. Protection from arrest in the state. (Still prosecutable at the federal level) www.wggb.com
- 4. Policy Brief Issue before congress is whether to allow the use of medical marijuana without fear of prosecution
- 5. Importance of the Problem The use of medical marijuana is illegal under federal law. Patients can still be arrested by federal law enforcement agents, and furthermore prosecuted under federal law. www.tokeofthetown.com
- 6. Reasons to Oppose Impaired coordination and decision making ability No medical value “Smoking” is not a predictable delivery system Undermines the war on drugs
- 7. In Favor Treats symptoms Number of healthcare agencies support its use
- 8. Focus- Federal vs. State
- 10. Fiscal Sustainability Act of 2013 Senate Bill S.11 To provide a comprehensive deficit reduction plan, and for other purposes. www.projectinsight.net
- 11. Slow down on Spending Reduce health care costs without reducing the quality of care that is provided.
- 12. Types of Waste Failures of Care Delivery Failures of Care Coordination Overtreatment Administrative Complexity Pricing Failures Fraud and Abuse
- 13. Policy Options Waste attributed to the way they US health system is: Organized Paid for Deliverd
- 14. IOM Recommendations September 2012 Recommended changes will improve care and reduce expenses. No Estimated cost savings www.myinvestmentideas.com
- 15. What initiatives will help decrease waste? Information Technology Adoption Pay-for-performance Payment and Delivery Reforms Comparative Effectiveness Research Competitive Bidding
- 16. Conclusion Reduce health care costs without reducing the quality of care that is provided. Walk the fine line between offering healthcare that is of no benefit and situations where benefits are relatively small. There are many initiatives that are already in place to help reduce waste in health care.