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Allied health representation: a call for action
H S Hill1, T A Redman, L M Mehlberg
1College of Health Professions, Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd. South, Fort Myers, FL 33965, USA.
Journal of Allied Health
|June 12, 2001
Summary
Allied health professionals lack representation on federal advisory bodies. The Coalition of Allied Health Leadership (CAHL) aims to increase their participation in health policy and decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Policy
- Health Services Research
- Healthcare Leadership
Background:
- Federal advisory committees significantly influence healthcare recommendations.
- Allied health professionals are underrepresented on these influential bodies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To increase Federal advisory appointments for allied health professionals.
- To connect allied health representatives with federal deliberative bodies.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of existing literature and websites.
- Review of federal advisory committee structures and membership.
Main Results:
- Allied health professionals have minimal to no representation on key advisory committees.
- Identified opportunities for allied health professionals to access and participate in federal deliberative bodies.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need for enhanced allied health professional representation in federal health policy.
- Active participation is essential for achieving public health goals like Healthy People 2010.