Health policy
Choose a health policy of your choice
In this individual assignment you will identify and investigate the details of a health policy related to your team topic.
(Pro tip: go outside your group and comment on submissions from other teams).
What to do:
Identify policy related to your team focal area – include the name
Pro tip: use the library resources to find information on policy. It is also reasonable to google “health policy …”
Explain your selection and why it matters to your team focal topic.
Describe the policy
Identify the policy level – federal, state or local.
What is the focus/aim? What is the relationship to your focal area – does this provide funding or establish legal restrictions?
How is it funded, and who manages distributing the funds or oversees the programs?
How is it evaluated, and is it a permanent program or one that needs regular renewal?
Pro tip: many health policies have programs with dedicated websites where you can get more information – be sure to include it on the reference list!
Describe the legislative process
Who sponsored the legislation (who first put it in motion)?
What committees reviewed it, and what was the discussion about the benefits/drawbacks?
Who were the primary supporters and opponents?
Who voted yea/nay when this went up for a vote?
