Role of media in crafting policy

Question

Assignment:

Part 1

• The media plays a role in crafting policy. The influence of mass media and social media has been increasing over time. Describe one example of a health policy (adopted, rejected, or proposed) influenced by the media (TV, radio, newspaper, social network, or internet) actions.

Part 2

• Based on your studies during these last few weeks, describe one aspect of the current US health care system that you believe would improve Botswana's healthcare system.
• Based on your studies during these last few weeks, describe one aspect of Botswana'shealthcare system that you would like to see adopted here in the US for improving the current US health care system. What are the opportunities and challenges to attempting to implement this in the USA?