In this assignment, you will discuss healthcare policy and finance issues that are relevant to the Vulnerable, Marginalized and alienated population
(such as the incarcerated) You can seek out specific policies or legislation relevant to this group, or you can consider how aspects of larger policies
(for example, the Affordable Care Act) may impact this group.
You may want to consider reviewing Countable – Poverty, which contains many proposed legislations.
You might also want to consider visiting support groups for your chosen populations to determine what policies and legislation the group is supporting
(for example, the Foundation for Aids Research).
Some areas to consider might include:
The National Health Law Program
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Medicaid
H.R.4484 – Strengthening Healthcare Options for Vulnerable Populations Act
H.R.4484 (113th): Strengthening Healthcare Options for Vulnerable Populations Act
Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grants funded by the Centers for Disease Control
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Disparities Action Plan
Submit the following three (3) deliverables for this assignment:
Write a three page paper in which you take a position for your chosen legislation/policy, and provide a rationale for your position.
Create a brief one (1) page Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (SBAR) of your chosen issue.
Using the SBAR you created, write an articulate letter to an elected leader of your choice who has the power to effect change related to this issue,
including a background summary and evidence as to why you believe they should support or oppose the legislation.
Use at least three (3) scholarly resources in this assignment.
