How the policymaking process will impact the ability of
your topic to become a successful policy
Which stage of the policy process will be the most
difficult for your policy to pass, and why.
Differentiate information needed for the development of health
policy.
Consider the following:
What data and research indicate a need for the proposed
policy.
What information you will present to the legislator and
why this information will be selected.
Differentiate key stakeholders and interest groups involved in
health policymaking.
Consider the following:
Who the key stakeholders are and why they are
important to your policy proposal.
What special interest group would support your policy
and why you chose the group.
Analyze the drivers of health policy formulation.
Consider the following:
What factors will drive the formulation of the policy
and why these policies elevate the issue from a topic to
an agenda item.
Analyze the roles of legislative committees.
Consider the following:
What legislative committee(s) would be involved in
reviewing your policy, their role, and how the structure
of those committees might impact the success of your
policy in the legislative stage.
Analyze local, state, and federal roles in the development of health
policy.
Consider the following:
How any prior policy attempts related to your policy,
either at local, state, or federal levels, have impacted the
development of your selected policy.
Evaluate the impact of individuals and groups on the development
of health policy.