The Politics of Health

This is the 1st part - 175 word summary to submit for approval. Once approved there will be an 875 word paper to follow which I added the criteria at the bottom.



Part 1-

Creating Common Ground

Read "Can There Be Political Common Ground for Improving Population Health?" from this week's University Library Readings.







In this article, the author talks about the importance of policy in health equity and the role we all play in improving population health.







The Politics of Health

This week's assignment requires you to consider the perspectives of differing viewpoints. This activity is designed to give you time to find and research a law or policy in preparation for it and receive feedback from your faculty member about the topic.







Identify or choose one health care law or policy at the local, state, or national level in preparation for this week's assignment, Funding Proposals.







Consider the following examples:



Immunizations

Legislation around HIV/AIDS

Legislation around health promotion and prevention (for example, obesity)

Legislation around over-the-counter Narcan™ (naloxone) or needle exchange





Research the law or policy to determine:



The main purpose of this law or policy

The main population affected by this law or policy

How this law or policy affects the population it is intended to serve





Write a 175-word summary.







Submit the summary to your faculty member for feedback and approval.





Part 2 - which I will submit to have written once the above is approved.

Create two separate proposals, one that addresses liberal viewpoints and one that addresses conservative viewpoints.







Convince each group that continued funding is essential to the well-being of its recipients.







Address the following in each proposal:



The party platform principles

How the program advances the party agenda

Program data related to target population outcomes