1. Provide an introduction to your healthcare policy-priority issue and the title or name of your legislator. Priority Policy…. Early childhood mental health screening, Legislator…….D.A Jones 2. What...

1.                   Provide an introduction to your healthcare policy-priority issue and the title or name of your legislator. Priority Policy…. Early childhood mental health screening, Legislator…….D.A Jones


2.                   What is the specific problem, including background, surrounding this issue? Is there a need for a new law or campaign related to this issue? Is there a need for change to an existing law? Is there need for a change in regulatory issues? What specific supportive evidence do you have for this issue, including evidence and references? You will need to include this in your message/ask/recommendation(s)


3.                   Review thoughts regarding your chosen healthcare policy issue. It is important to analyze your issue thoroughly. Be sure you address the following with evidence and research:


Context


Goals/options


Evaluation of options


Recommended solutions (be very specific here; recommend a policy solution that  a policymaker or legislator can actually do something about).


4.                   How can you find out the current status of this issue? Is there a website (professional organization such as the American Nurses Association or local, state, or federal government) that provides status updates or alerts? Please describe.
What level(s) of government does your issue involve (local, state, federal)? What level of government is your immediate target? Please describe