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.