Policy

A policy brief is a concise summary of a particular issue, the policy options to deal with it, and recommendations on the best option. Policy briefs must deliver critical information to the stakeholders who can influence a specific policy. Develop a policy brief building on the policy issues and theory below.

· Access to care, health inequities, and cultural competency for the Hispanic and Latino community. 

· Model theory used with the policy issue above is Incrementalism.

Submit a 2-page (not including title page and references) policy brief. Include the following:

Title: A good title quickly communicates the contents of the brief in a memorable way.

Introduction: This would be one paragraph that includes the health policy issue and the proposed policy action.

Context or Scope of Problem: This section communicates the importance of the problem and aims to convince the reader of the necessity of policy action.

Policy Alternatives: This section discusses the current policy approach and explains proposed options. It should be fair and accurate while convincing the reader why the policy proposed in the brief is the most desirable.

Policy Recommendations: This section contains the most detailed explanation of the concrete steps to be taken to address the policy issue.

Conclusion