US health policy changes rapidly as legislation and case law change. However, the policy process does not. Milstead's Health Policy and Politics: A Nurse's Guide, Eighth Edition focuses on the policymaking process and the impact it has on nursing and healthcare. It is an excellent resource for nursing students as it encompasses the entire health policy process from agenda setting through policy and program evaluation. The author and interprofessional team of contributors interpret past events to help readers develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to influence health policy in the US. The updated Eighth Edition features a new chapter on community engagement and education in regard to policy process, along with new Spotlights and Case Studies throughout. It also includes new sections on current topics, including types of Media and the Role of AI in Media, EHR as an important source of big data, Research as a Driver of Agendas, The Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018, and more. With Milstead's Health Policy and Politics: A Nurse's Guide, Eighth Edition, students will understand the policymaking process and have the confidence knowing they can play a role in shaping US health policy.

Presents a targeted focus on the policy process and where nurses can begin to effect policy changes. Provides concrete examples of real-life situations that help students understand the link between nursing, policy theory, and political action. Features Case studies and Discussion Points in every chapter to explain the policy process in plain language. Every new copy is packaged with Navigate Premier Access featuring the complete eBook, Interactive Lectures, Slides in PowerPoint format, Case Studies, and Discussion Questions. Instructor resources include an Instructor's Manual, Syllabus, Competency Mapping, Answer Keys to the Case studies and Discussion Questions, Test Bank, and Sides in PowerPoint format. Health Policy Health Policy & Finance © 2026 350 pages.