HLTH 556 - Politics and Health Policy

HLTH 556 Discussion Board forums (7)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the course will include 7 Discussion Board forums. Each thread will require a minimum of 400–500 words. Two replies are required with a minimum of 200–250 words each. Each thread is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of Modules/Weeks 1–7. A minimum of two replies in each forum will be due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the respective modules/weeks.

HLTH 556 Article Reviews (2)

The student will complete two 1−2-page reviews of current scholarly articles on the current healthcare legislations and its possible effects on the healthcare system using the Article Review Form provided. The first article review is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 2. The second article review is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 5.

HLTH 556 State Health Policy Review

The student will compare and reflect upon state healthcare policies using the links provided. This assignment must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 3.

HLTH 556 Reflection Paper

The student will write a reflective paper about his/her current worldview and perception of the current healthcare debate after viewing the presentation “Worldviews”. This paper must be 2–3 pages in length, and is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 4.

HLTH 556 Final Assessment

This assessment contains three parts:

Outline – This will include the following: legislative proposal, key terms, overview of legislation, and conclusion. This is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 6.

Bibliography – This will contain all of the Final Assessment resources. This assignment should include at least 10 scholarly, empirical, current sources (within the last five years) and must be directly related to the student’s legislative proposal and supporting documentation. This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 7.

Proposal – This proposal for new healthcare legislation should be no greater than 5–7 pages of text and include the following components: Title page including running header, abstract and key word, introduction, legislative proposals, summary, and reference page. This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 8.