Healthcare Policy or Law Analysis
Selection of the Policy or Law: Describe the policy or law you have selected, explaining why you have chosen this policy or law.
History of Policy or Law: Describe the history of the policy or law you have chosen, explaining why it is essential. Consider the following questions in your response:
Why is understanding the history of the policy or law essential in decision making about the policy or law?
What are the three significant milestones and driving factors in the history of the chosen policy or law?
Influence of Stakeholders and Interest Groups: Using Bardach’s eightfold path model, describe how stakeholders and interest groups can be involved when approaching change in the chosen policy or law. Consider the following questions in your response:
Who are the key stakeholders and interest groups for the selected policy or law?
What could be the impact of noninvolvement of stakeholders and interest groups in policy or law reformation?
How do the needs and interests of stakeholders and interest groups impact the change in the chosen policy or law?
Key Drivers of Policy or Law: Explain how stakeholders were key drivers for the chosen policy or law. Consider the following questions in your response:
Which key stakeholders are key drivers as well for the policy or law?
Which stakeholders and/or interest groups are most impacted by the chosen policy or law?
Proposed Changes or Amendments: Explain what you would like to see changed in the chosen policy or law and why. Consider the following questions in your response:
How will you approach the change implementation process?
In five years, how will historical reviewers view your proposed changes?
How will these changes benefit underserved/vulnerable populations?
Sample Solution
The policy I have selected is the Department of Education’s Title IX legislation, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity receiving federal aid. This law was enacted in 1972 to protect equal opportunity for all students regardless of gender and has been instrumental in promoting a more equitable learning environment. It also establishes an effective enforcement mechanism by allowing individuals to file complaints with the Office of Civil Rights if they feel that their rights are being violated. The importance of this legislation cannot be overstated as it seeks to create and maintain an inclusive atmosphere conducive to academic success while ensuring fairness within our education system.
