SayPro Focus Group Discussion Questions on Healthcare Reform

SayPro Opening Questions

1. General Impressions:
   • What are your initial thoughts on the recent healthcare reform policy?
   • How do you feel this policy will impact your community?
2. Personal Experiences:
   • Can you share any personal experiences you or your family have had with the healthcare system before and after the implementation of this policy?

SayPro Impact on Access to Healthcare

3. Access to Services:
   • How has the healthcare reform affected your access to medical services?
   • Are there specific services that you feel are now more accessible or less accessible?
4. Barriers to Access:
   • What barriers, if any, have you encountered in accessing healthcare since the policy was implemented?
   • Are there particular groups in the community that you believe are still facing challenges in accessing healthcare?

SayPro Impact on Quality of Care

5. Quality of Services:
   • How do you perceive the quality of healthcare services in your area since the reform?
   • Have you noticed any changes in the level of care provided by healthcare professionals?
6. Patient Satisfaction:
   • How satisfied are you with the healthcare services you receive? What factors contribute to your satisfaction or dissatisfaction?

SayPro Economic Impact

7. Cost of Care:
   • How has the healthcare reform affected the cost of medical care for you and your family?
   • Have you experienced any changes in your insurance premiums, out-of-pocket expenses, or co-pays?
8. Impact on Local Businesses:
   • For those who are business owners, how has the healthcare reform impacted your business operations or employee health benefits?

SayPro Community Perspectives

9. Community Awareness:
   • How well do you think the community understands the changes brought about by the healthcare reform?
   • What information or resources do you believe are needed to help the community better understand the policy?
10. Community Engagement:
    • How can SayPro and other organizations better engage with the community to address concerns related to healthcare reform?
    • What role do you think community organizations should play in supporting individuals affected by this policy?

SayPro Closing Questions

11. Recommendations for Improvement:
    • Based on your experiences, what recommendations would you make to improve the healthcare reform policy?
    • Are there specific changes you would like to see implemented to better serve the community’s healthcare needs?
12. Final Thoughts:
    • Is there anything else you would like to share about your experiences or thoughts regarding the healthcare reform policy that we haven’t covered?

Conclusion

These questions are designed to facilitate an open and engaging discussion among focus group participants, allowing SayPro to gather diverse perspectives on the impacts of the healthcare reform policy. By encouraging participants to share their experiences and insights, SayPro can gain valuable information that can inform future policy decisions and community engagement strategies.