Public Health Policy Analysis: FINAL PAPER (100 points)
- https://legiscan.com or California healthcare legislation 2021
Students will identify one key piece of the legislation that is currently making its way through a state legislative process in California as well as many other states, but that has not yet passed or been enacted(Active) . California, as well as many other states maintain websites that follow proposed bills throughout the legislative process. You are to locate one bill during the current academic year.
Students should select a bill that has been proposed in response to a perceived public health issue and write a 8-10-page paper ( APA format -1” borders, 12 pt. font) which includes the following:
DIRECTIONS & GRADING OF FINAL PAPERS:
• Overview of the health problem: An overview of the public health problem to be addressed. Discuss the severity of the problem and number of people affected by it and by the proposed bill. (20 points)
• Severity of the health problem: Discuss the research & the background in relation to the health problem. Is there consensus among researchers regarding its severity and how-to best deal with it? What would realistically happen if no intervention was implemented. Make sure to cite all references to support the stated statistics and data. (10 points)
• Overview of the bill and Stakeholders: An overview of the proposed bill in terms of its specific provisions. Do not just discuss what the promoters promise and what will be accomplished. Make sure to read the fine print and see exactly what the bill will do. Describe who the stakeholders are that who are affected in any way by this bill. (10 points)
• Promises/Expected Outcomes: Who are the promoters of the bill? Describe what the promoters of the bill believe that the bill will accomplish. Make sure to discuss what specific health outcomes the promoters state will occur if the bill is passed. (10 points)
• Problems: Describe what individuals or groups are opposed to the bill and why they are opposed. Make sure to research special interest groups such as professional trade associations, industry groups, etc. to explore the types of lobbying efforts they are undertaking with respect to the bill. (15 points)
• Unintended Consequences: Describe what unintended consequence(s) could arise resulting from passage of this bill. In this section you should discuss unanticipated outcomes or results that could have a negative impact (go wrong) if the bill was passed. (20 points)
• Recommendations: What is your recommendation regarding this bill. Make sure to support your opinion with facts and with reference to class readings & other references. (15 points)
