Select a health care bill.
The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Comparison Grid; 1- to 2-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement)
Part 1: Legislation Comparison Grid
Based on the health-related bill you selected, complete the Legislation Comparison Grid Template. Be sure to address the following:
- Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.
- Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.
- Identify the target populations addressed by the bill.
- Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?
- Is it receiving press coverage?
Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement
Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a 1- to 2-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that addresses the following:
- Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position.
- Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.
- Recommend at least one amendment to the bill in support of your position.
Legislation Comparison Grid Template
Use this document to complete Part 1 of the Module 2 Assessment Legislation Comparison Grid and Testimony/Advocacy Statement
Health-related Bill Name
Description
Federal or State?
Legislative Intent
Target Population
Status of the bill (Is it in hearings or committees? Is it receiving press coverage?)
General Notes/Comments
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Health Bill Assessment
Health Bill name
Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act
Description
The bill, sponsored by New York’s 16th District House Representative, Eliot Engel, seeks to address issues experienced in the contemporary healthcare education of practitioners involved in palliative care. In particular, the bill seeks to have an improvement in the number of permanent faculty in different accredited learning institutions, with the hope of improving the level of research and guidance for learners who seek proficiency in dealing with issues experienced by learners in pursuit of palliative medicine.
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