Details:Choose a topic on which to develop a health policy. This topic may address a needed change in technology, health care literacy, staffing, billing, diagnosis, etc. In a 1,000-1,250-word composition, construct a health policy and analysis according to the following:Use the seven steps of policy formation to construct your health policy framework: (a) define the problem; (b) assemble the evidence of the problem or need for a policy; (c) construct alternative solutions to the problem; (d) select the criteria for choosing the correct solution from the alternatives; (e) predict the outcomes of the policy changes; (f) confront the trade-offs of not having a policy or addressing the problem; and (g) decide on a recommendation.Using the resources found in your textbook, topic readings, and other appropriate resources, explain your health policy's intended use and evaluate the effect that your policy may have on direct patient care in the United States.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

According to the Council on Education for Public Health, public health practitioners ought to be competent in the following areas of health policy: • Discuss multiple dimensions of the policy-making process, including the roles of ethics and evidence • Propose strategies to identify stakeholders and build coalitions and partnerships for influencing public health outcomes • Advocate for political, social or economic policies and programs that will improve health in diverse populations • Evaluate policies for their impact on public health and health equityGiven your experience in this course, why are these competency areas important? Which competency areas have we addressed in this course? How do you plan to supplement your learning in this course in order to address these competency areas? Which resources or learning opportunities would you recommend to other emerging public health practitioners in order to gain competency in the areas listed above. Please support your recommendations with ample evidence.ALL FORUMSInitial Response: Initial responses should be no less than 200 words in length not including your reference(s) and supported by at least two academic/scholarly peer-reviewed references. Please be aware that just “cutting and pasting” sections of articles (in lieu of writing an original initial post) is not acceptable and will negatively impact your grade.