Evidence Base in Design
In this Discussion, you will identify a recently proposed health policy and share your analysis of the evidence in support of this policy.
To Prepare:
Review the Congress website provided in the Resources and identify one recent (within the past 5 years) proposed health policy.
Review the health policy you identified and reflect on the background and development of this health policy.
The selected health policy is (H.R.369 – Health Care Affordability Act of 2021) (https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/369)
Post a description of the health policy you selected and a brief background for the problem or issue being addressed. Which social determinant most affects this policy? Explain whether you believe there is an evidence base to support the proposed policy and explain why. Be specific and provide examples. Post a description of the health policy you chose and a short history of the problem or issue that it is trying to solve. Which social factor affects this policy the most? Explain if you think there is evidence to back up the proposed policy and why you think that is the case. Give examples and be specific.
