In this assignment, you will explore a US Senate hearing on a public health issue. Go to https://www.help.senate.gov/hearings/ and select a recorded hearing pertaining to a public health issue. Respond to the following:
Discuss the health problem being presented in the hearing and why is it important for politicians to address this problem through policy.
Summarize the results of the hearing.
Who are the key players and the presenters, and what are the issues raised and the outcomes?
Who are the key stakeholders and how will the development of a policy impact each stakeholder?
What are some of the limitations of government decision making and financing of the proposed policy?
Evaluation Criteria:
Discussed a public health issue being presented during a US Senate hearing. Identified the key stakeholders and the impact of the proposed policy on each.
Discussed the limitations of the government in developing the proposed policy.
Justified your answers with appropriate research and reasoning.