Topic and Problem Statement
Introduce the topic of your proposed new health policy. Include your problem statement and describe the background behind the problem. Show the reader why this issue is important, the rationale as to why the new policy is needed, and what you intend to accomplish with this new policy. Be sure to provide an overview of the theoretical and practical support for your proposed policy. It may be helpful to imagine yourself as a senior policy analyst working for a national or state health care organization. Choices include:
American Medical Society.
American Hospital Association.
American Public Health Association.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.