This course examines policy issues of the healthcare system and how health plans, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and consumer groups can work together to find innovative solutions for the benefit of society. It explores the role of health politics in the workplace, organization, government, and community with emphasis on involvement and advocacy. Additionally, an overview of the financial concepts related to health policy and decision-making necessary to function as an advanced practice nurse is studied. Topics such as financial management, budgeting, cost benefit analysis, planning and control, resource management, and the utilization of management information systems are addressed.