In this series of assignments, you will be tasked with choosing a topic (or an issue) you would like to research as it progressed locally, statewide, and nationwide. In Module 2, you will focus on a local issue. In Module 3, you will discuss it as it moved to the state level. In Module 4, you will discuss it as it progressed to the federal level. In Module 5, you will describe the impact of the issue you chose on the policy formation process. In Module 6, you will provide a summary of the policy you chose and its development as the issue progressed locally, statewide, and nationwide.
Organizational Websites
- Health Policy Institute of OhioLinks to an external site.
- The Urban Institute – Health Policy CenterLinks to an external site.
- Brookings – Center for Health PolicyLinks to an external site.
- National Academy for State Health PolicyLinks to an external site.
- Kaiser Family FoundationLinks to an external site.
- Robert Wood Johnson FoundationLinks to an external site.
Action Items
In this module, you will focus on your federal government and a specific policy challenge it faces. Ideally, it is the same issue that you chose to research at the local and state levels in Modules 2 and 3. Here, you will focus on the same issue as it progresses to the federal level.
- Review the Overview, the previous Current Issue in Health Policy assignment, and the organizational websites as needed.
- Define the Problem Nationally: Identify and describe a specific issue or problem within your local community that has prompted the implementation of a policy. Provide background information on the problem, including its causes and potential consequences. (Word limit: 200 words)
- State the Policy: Identify one to three specific policy actions that have been implemented to address the identified problem. Explain the key components of each policy and how they are intended to mitigate the issue. (Word limit: 200 words)
- Make Your Case: Analyze and present arguments in favor of the selected policy actions. Consider the stakeholders involved, the political and social context, and any supporting evidence or data. Make a compelling case for why these policies were deemed necessary. (Word limit: 300 words)
- Discuss the Impact of the Policy on the Federal Level: Evaluate the effectiveness and consequences of the implemented policy actions on the nation. Discuss any notable improvements or drawbacks resulting from the policies. Consider the perspectives of various stakeholders and provide evidence to support your analysis. (Word limit: 300 words)