Week 3 Discussion 1
Identify three components of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that went into
effect in 2014 and discuss their impact or potential impact on the practice of nursing and
medicine. Be specific as to what the provision states, who it affects, and the impact that it
may have. Note: 1 page
• All initial posts and discussion posts MUST be supported with evidence and
include in-text citations and references.
Week 3 Discussion 2
Describe a type of health care spending that you consider wasteful or services that you
consider have little or no benefit. Explain why you find the spending wasteful, and if
eliminated, what impact it may have on the American public. Note: 1 page
• All initial posts and discussion posts MUST be supported with evidence and
include in-text citations and references.
Week 3 Public Policy Meeting Written Assignment
TOPIC video link :
health-substance-abuse-prevention
Submit a 3-4 page summary paper on the public policy meeting. Include headings in your
paper that address these components: Note: 3 pages
• The purpose of the meeting, key participants, key agenda items, and meeting
logistics
• Background information and a description about the committee
• One specific topic that was discussed at the meeting and an explanation of the
committee process
• An analysis of the key stakeholder positions related to the topic discussed
• Key interactions that occurred at the meeting
• Outcomes of the meeting including the specific topic focus
• Current APA Style, proper grammar, and references as appropriate
