Presidental Agendas

DESCRIPTION:

Rather than focus on the treatment of chronic disease, policies that influence population health tend to emphasize prevention and wellness; the reduction or elimination of waste and the eradication of health disparities based on race, ethnicity, language, income, gender, sexual orientation, disability and other factors. The reasoning is that good health belongs to the whole, not just an individual. (New York State Dept. of Health, n.d.)

Regardless of political affiliation, every citizen has a stake in healthcare policy decisions. Hence, it is little wonder why healthcare items become such high-profile components of presidential agendas. It is also little wonder why they become such hotly debated agenda items.

POST: Consider a topic (mental health, HIV, opioid epidemic, pandemics, obesity, prescription drug prices, or many others) that rises to the presidential level. How did the current and previous presidents handle the problem? What would you do differently? The two Presidents should be President Biden and President Trump. WhiteHouse.gov or the White House Archives are good sources of information.

Suggested post headings to use in Discussion Week 1:

Population Health Topic

Social Determinant Most Affects this Health Issue

Two Presidents and Their Approach to Handling Problems

What Could be Done Differently

PLEASE PICK MENTAL HEALTH AND TALK ABOUT IT.

References;

– Provide 3 TO 4 resources in APA format (use course resources)

USE 3 CURRENT (<5 YEARS) SCHOLARLY RESOURCES SUCH AS EDU, GOV, BOOK, ORG, OR ARTICLES.