Discussion Post: State Policy Making
Identify a specific public health policy at the state level. Federal policies such as the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, or Social Security, etc. are not appropriate for this assignment. You can find state-level policies by visiting the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) website and searching the 50-State Searchable Bill Tracking Database by topic for enacted policies, or by visiting your state legislature website. You will then search for statutes or policies in that state. This assignment has two parts: A diagram/flowchart and a narrative.
Part I: Diagram or Flowchart
Visually illustrate how your chosen health policy became law. The flowchart should include a historical timeline from the introduction of the policy to its implementation. You can use a diagram or flowchart development tools available through Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, or another application of your choice.
Part II: Narrative
Develop a short narrative (750 words) that describes the expected effects of the health care policy on specific health outcomes. Describe how this policy influences community and individual health. Is the state policy new or not yet implemented? Explain the intended impact of this policy. If the policy has been implemented, describe its impact.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.