Discussion 2

 

Discussion

Purpose

Discussions promote dialogue between faculty, students, and students and their peers. In the discussions, students should:

• Support responses with current literature
• Reflect depth, critical insight, and a paradigm shift in thinking

Course Outcomes

This discussion provides documentation of the student's ability to meet the following course outcomes: 

• CO 2: Relate healthcare economics and financing to health policymaking. (POs 2, 3) 

Total Points Possible

This discussion is worth a total of 50 points.

Discussion Prompt

Review the following journal article:  Fostering public health leadership - Chamberlain University 

Koh, H. K., & Jacobson, M. (2009). Fostering public health leadershipLinks to an external site.. Journal of Public Health, 31(2), 199-201. https://chamberlain.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01CUCON_INST/f6kb8f/cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_67253551  

Considering the above-referenced article in the context of what you learned in this week’s readings and module, Describe the public health policy leadership skills required to successfully advocate for cost-effective policies. Reflect on how to apply those skills to the health issue you selected in Module 1.

Grading Criteria

Review the table below for discussion grading criteria.

CategoryPointsWeightDescriptionAnswers the initial graded discussion question(s)/topic(s), demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the concepts for the module.1530%

Addresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all modular concepts.

AND

Integrates evidence to support discussion. Sources are credited.* (APA format not required.)1530%

Integrates evidence to support your discussion from

• assigned readings** or online lessons

AND

• at least one outside scholarly source.***

Sources are credited.*

Engages in meaningful dialogue with classmates or instructor before the end of the week.1530%Responds to classmates or instructor's post furthering the dialogue by providing more information and seeking clarification, thereby adding significant depth to the discussion.Communicates in a professional manner.510%Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (NO errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).Total:50100%A quality Discussion will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
 

 

Textbooks and Resources

Required Textbooks

The following books are required for this course:

• Title: Publication Manual of the American Psychological AssociationAuthors: American Psychological AssociationPublisher: American Psychological Association (APA)Publication Date: 2019-10-01Edition: 7thAPA CitationAmerican Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.
• Title: Public Health PolicyIssues, Theories, and AdvocacyAuthors: Dhrubajyoti Bhattacharya, Dru BhattacharyaPublisher: John Wiley & SonsEdition: 1stAPA CitationBhattacharya, D. (2013). Public health policy: Issues, theories, and advocacy (1st ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.This textbook is available as an e-book and can be accessed from the module view.
• Title: Essentials of Health Policy and LawAuthors: Sara E. Wilensky, Joel B. TeitelbaumPublisher: Jones & Bartlett LearningEdition: 4thAPA CitationTeitelbaum, J. B., & Wilensky, S. E. (2020). Essentials of health policy and law. (4th ed.) Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.