ASSIGNMENT 22


 Select ONE health policy issue from the list below:

  • Medical Marijuana
  • Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia
  • Vaccines for Children
  • The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
  • Right to Health Care

Research arguments for and against the health policy and addressing the following:

  • Research the policy issue and present background information on the issue
  • Address the political, financial, and economic issues related to the health policy.
  • Discuss the specifics of who will be eligible and who will be responsible for providing services.
  • Discuss the impact of your proposal on recipients and providers of care; include eligibility requirements for receiving benefits, application process, expected benefits, requirements for a provider to be eligible.
  • Identify the specific government health programs and organizations that are involved and analyze their role in the policy.
  • Examine budgetary issues such who will be responsible for funding: state, federal, or a combination of both. 

 Assignment should be addressed in an 8- to 10-page document.