Peran BPJS Kesehatan Dalam Penanganan Stunting Di Indonesia

Abstract

Stunting has become a public issue because it concerns the lives of many people, especially toddlers as Indonesia's golden generation in addition to its urgent nature to be addressed immediately. Through a public policy, the government is trying to deal with this issue by involving several actors. This research discusses the role of BPJS Kesehatan in dealing with stunting through a policy analysis of Presidential Regulation number 72 of 2021 concerning the Acceleration of Stunting Reduction. The purpose of this research is to describe and analyse the role of BPJS Kesehatan in accelerating stunting reduction through policy analysis. This research is a qualitative research with descriptive-analytical data analysis method. The data is presented descriptively and then analysed using policy analysis studies to obtain valid data on the role of BPJS Kesehatan in dealing with stunting. Data were obtained through literature review by reviewing official documents in the form of policy papers; official websites; and scientific articles. The data analysis technique uses the Miles and Huberman model which consists of data reduction; data presentation; and conclusion drawing. The results showed that BPJS Kesehatan has an important role in reducing the number of stunting in Indonesia. The results showed that BPJS Kesehatan has an important role in reducing the number of stunting in Indonesia. In addition, BPJS Kesehatan is a Stakeholder actor in the Perpres 72/2021 policy that is tasked with implementing programmes in the second and fourth pillars, namely handling stunting and providing good food. The articles in PR 72/2021 are also synchronised with the role of BPJS Kesehatan in the field. This research recommends that the government should include more Stakeholder actors in helping to resolve public issues. All stakeholders have a significant role in overcoming current public issues, especially by involving them in the implementation of public policy programmes.

Keywords: Public Policy, Stakeholders, Perpres 72/2021