BARDACH’S FRAMEWORK Step 1 •
Define the problem DEFINE
THE PROBLEM TOPICS TO CONSIDER…
Topic Policy problem example Health insurance enrollment Too many people eligible for federal health care programs are not enrolled.
Too many people have gaps in health insurance coverage throughout the year when they move from different programs or insurance sources.
Data privacy Identifiable data is necessary for public health interventions, but greater use of identifiable data poses privacy risks.
Prescription drugs Specialty medications are too expensive and many people cannot afford them.
Public health Not enough people access vaccines that are clinically recommended.
Racial justice Black women are far likelier to die in child birth than White women.
ASSIGNMENT 1
1-2 page paper
Paper should include:
• A one-two sentence statement of the proposed health policy.
• APA format with at least one reference
Include argument as to why the topic is a public health or health policy problem
• Discuss who is affected by this issue and how
• Include research and discussion any past history, causes, and/or factors associated with the health issue

RESOURCES TO GET IDEAS • Kaiser Family Foundation, https://www.kff.org • Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, https://www.cbpp.org • Commonwealth Fund, https://www.commonwealthfund.org/ • American Public Health Association, https://www.apha.org/ • Association for State and Territorial Health Officials, https://www.astho.org
Kaiser Family Foundation, https://www.kff.org • Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, https://www.cbpp.org • Commonwealth Fund, https://www.commonwealthfund.org/ • American Public Health Association, https://www.apha.org/ • Association for State and Territorial Health Officials, https://www.astho.org/ • Health Leads, https://healthleadsusa.org