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How does the external environment (stakeholders, regulations, accrediting agencies, etc.) affect the policy making process? (This does not include the abstract and reference page....additionally, please cite references).

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Abstract 
In policy making external environment plays a significant role. These environmental 
factors can influence the policy decisions directly or indirectly. Though it might seem that all the 
policies of a health care system are made keeping in mind the benefits for the patients and health 
care practitioners, but in reality there are many other stake holders and factors in the external 
environment of the organization that can be a beneficiary.  The impact of some of the external 
environment factors are explained in this assignment.  
Stakeholders 
Stakeholders are one of the most prominent external environment factors that influence 
policy making. Because they provide funds for implementing a project and also funds important 
areas of healthcare, their importance increases. They have huge power to make or break a 
project. Their authority is high.  The primary objective of the shareholders is to gain maximum 
profits from their investment. So they would prefer the policies that can produce steady results. 
Also they would support policies that are tested over time to be effective and ensure productivity. 
This narrows the scope and opportunity for innovation.  This is because the stake holders want to 
continue to follow the traditional techniques and procedures to ensure productivity and 
profitability.  But there are some stakeholders who are willing to take the challenge of being 
experimental. Because of these factors the policy makers try to address the needs of the 
stakeholders when implementing projects. So,

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