Week 8: Discussion – Health Policy and Ethics

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1. Go to your state government web page.
2. Find one health policy enacted within the last two (2) years.
3. Write a minimum of a one-page critical analysis summary of the policy. (250 words double spaced, APA). Your summary should integrate ANA ethical statements (“The Code”), and course readings, to include a minimum of one course scholarly article (provided within the course). Be sure to speak to the role of advocacy and population health.
4. Respond to a minimum of two (2) peers/faculty posts with one (1) paragraph of 4-5 sentences integrating one scholarly source utilized in an in-text citation/APA.

Kaiser: Beyond Health Care: The Role of Social Determinants in Promoting Health and Health Equity. (Links to an external site.)

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With increased incidences of diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumonia in Texas, a bill H.B. No. 970 was enacted to ensure incidences are reduced. The policy aims at ensuring that the Texas Department of State Health Services comes up with programs aimed at preventing the occurrence of diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumonia (Texas Legislature Online 2018). ……Please click the icon below to purchase full solution at $5