Healthcare Policy and Analysis
Week 4 discussion Due December 16
Healthcare Policy and Analysis
Contextual Factors
What is the impact of contextual factors on advocacy and policy? Contextual factors can range from internal (the organization, the practice, the environment, the culture, etc.) to external (laws, policies, politics, regulations, etc.). However, whether originating internally or externally, contextual factors have the capability of advancing or hindering an advocacy priority.
For this Discussion, you will consider how contextual factors impact policy making, focusing specifically on how these factors might impact your advocacy priority. Consider what contextual factors might promote getting your priority on the agenda, as well as those that might work against it.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
Learning Resources
Required Resources
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Dawes, D. E. (2020).
The political determinants of health. Johns Hopkins University Press.-
Chapter 4, “How the Game is Played: Successful Employment of the Political Determinants of Health” (pp.78–111)
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Porche, Demetrius J. (2023).
Health policy: Applications for nurses and other health professionals (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.-
Chapter 9, “Policy Formulation and Implementation” (pp.101-112)
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Chapter 10, “Policy Analysis” (pp.113-140)
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The following media resources address the contextual factors impacting the answer to the following question, “How did we get here?” regarding the current state of healthcare in the U.S.
Please select at least two from the following to view.
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CNBC. (2018, December 26).
Why medical bills in the U.S. are so expensiveLinks to an external site.
[Video].
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 15 minutes.
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FRONTLINE PBS. (2021, May 18).
The healthcare divide Links to an external site.
(full documentary): FRONTLINELinks to an external site.
[Video].
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 53 minutes.
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IntelligenceSquared Debates. (2017, October 6).
The U.S. health care system is terminally brokenLinks to an external site.
[Video].
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 95 minutes.
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PBS NewsHour. (2021).
Health care: America vs. the WorldLinks to an external site.
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Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 56 minutes.
To Prepare:
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Review resources about contextual factors.
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Consider how contextual factors will impact your advocacy priority.
By Day 3 of Week 4
Post a response detailing the following:
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Which contextual factors will promote getting your advocacy priority on the agenda?
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Which contextual factors might work against it?
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Assignment Rubric Details
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Rubric
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NURS_8100_Week4_Discussion_Rubric
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRESPONSIVENESS TO DISCUSSION QUESTION (20 possible points) Discussion post minimum requirements: The original posting must be completed by Day 3 at 10:59 pm CT. Two response postings to two different peer original posts, on two different days, are required by Day 6 at 10:59 pm CT. Faculty member inquiries require responses, which are not included in the peer posts. Your Discussion Board postings should be written in Standard Academic English and follow APA 7 style for format and grammar as closely as possible given the constraints of the online platform. Be sure to support the postings with specific citations from this week’s learning resources as well as resources available through the Walden University library and other credible online resources (guidelines, expert opinions etc.) |
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20 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCONTENT REFLECTION and MASTERY: Initial Post (30 possible points) |
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30 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCONTRIBUTION TO THE DISCUSSION: First Response (20 possible points) |
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20 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCONTRIBUTION TO THE DISCUSSION: Second Response (20 possible points) |
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20 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQUALITY OF WRITING (10 possible points) |
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10 pts |
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Total Points: 100 |