Assignment #1 The Health Problem –Health Policy Link
Prepare a summary document using the required format. The table should be single
spaced and total no more than 2.5 pages in 11 to 12 point font. Except in the case of
titles, use complete sentences, i.e. write using narrative format. Include a cover page
and a list of references in APA Format. Select from the following health problems. Note
only three (3) to four (4) students may select each topic area. The Instructor will
establish a conference to sign up these topics. Disadvantaged children often do not
have health insurance and do not receive the preventive care (such as vaccines
and well-baby check-ups) that can avoid long-term health problems.
HGMT 310 Assignment #1
Student Name: Type your name here.
Assignment #1 Provide a short name for the health problem and the short
Title:
name of the federal legislation.
Health
Describe and provide details about the health problem.
Problem:
Indicate in detail who is most impacted by this health problem.
This section must include how the problem impacts patients,
health provider professionals, health organizations, and
government. Note the human and financial costs. Use in-text
citations for all statistical references.
Healthy
Summarize the health problem as recognized by Health
People 2020:
People 2020. Note how the health problem you identified fits
within the HP2020 framework. Use in-text citations as
needed. Does another governmental document identify and
describe the problem? If so, indicate the source. Hypothesize
about why this specific societal health problem might have
been excluded from HP2020.
Official Title
Indicate the government’s response to the health problem you
and Citation of selected. Select one piece of legislation or public policy. In
the Legislation: this section include the Bill Number or the citation from the
statute with the section.
Describe the
Describe the scope of the legislation and the anticipated
public policy
impact.
response:
Status:
As of the date of submission, what is the status of the
legislation in the health policy cycle?
Conclusion:
In your findings, would you say the health policy adequately
addresses the health problem you identified?
Resources for What resource would a health organization use to check for
Updates:
updates on this policy?
