There are a number of stakeholders in healthcare, many of whom are
actively involved in policymaking activities. A common
compliance-related concern involves a conflict of interest between a
stakeholder and the organization. A conflict of interest often involves
the inability of a stakeholder to perform their duties appropriately
because it could possibly betray their interests to the organization.
For instance, interest groups may attempt to influence public policy in
their favor, often by lobbying members of the government. In this case,
the influence of interest groups on policymaking is not necessarily an
illegal activity; rather, it is viewed more as a significant part of the
decision-making process. Based on what you learned this week, address the following requirements:
Discuss two examples of conflicts of interest in policymaking.
What might influence stakeholders to engage in policymaking activities that could pose a conflict of interest?
Embed
course material concepts, principles, and theories (which require
supporting citations) in your initial response along with at least 3
scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article. Keep in mind that these
scholarly references can be found in the Saudi Digital Library by
conducting an advanced search specific to scholarly references. Use
Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style
guidelines.