Research a local health policy issue that is a hot topic in your state. You can also contact a local county commissioner or state Congressional member in your state to gain insight on the issue or (you may also research local or state government websites or refer to the local news media).
On the basis of your research, answer the following:
Discuss the implications of the selected issue on the community as a whole.
Who all are affected by the policy?
Who are the key stakeholders in the development of the policy? Discuss their individual roles in policy development?
Explain the roles of those responsible for implementing the policy.
Does federal government play any role in the policy development process and its relationship in terms of funding? If yes, explain.
If the federal government is not involved in the policy development process and its relationship in terms of funding, should it be involved? Why or why not?