Health Policy Stakeholder Table

Health Policy Stakeholder Table

Stakeholder Role
Consumer Receiver of services/care
Provider Organizations, facilities and individual practitioners who provide health services
Employer Private and government employers who purchase health insurance and benefits coverage for their employees and dependents
Insurer Companies licensed to do business as a health insurer or managed care company that arranges for and pays for services, in whole or part, to covered individuals
Government (as payer) Provide health services coverage for certain categories of individuals ( beneficiaries ) such as Medicare, Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Programs
Government (as regulator) Review facilities and individual practitioners to determine conformance with federal and state laws, and issue licenses; develops and implements rules and regulations to implement law; provides information to inform public
Accrediting Body Organizations that review and accredit health facilities and health insurance plans, such as Joint Commission and NCQA
Professional Association/Special interest Group Organizations that advocate for and represent the interests of its members, such as American Medical Association, American Association of Retired Persons
Pharmaceutical Company Research, develop and distribute medications and prescription drugs
Medical supplier and medical equipment firm Manufacture and distribute materials, supplies and medical equipment
Legislative Entity State and federal legislative bodies, such as Congress and state Assemblies and legislatures, who pass laws


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