Part 1

What is the difference between a policy and policy statement? Please share a historical, economic, or public health example of a health policy and policy statement; furthermore, please compare and contrast the differences between a health policy and a health policy statement? Also, please describe the various state in the policy .

part 2

After reviewing the background materials for understanding key concepts and examples, please identify at least one (1) health care policy of your choice since the year 2000 to the current year by visiting websites like https://www.rand.org/health-care/key-topics/health-policy.html; https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/policy/index.html; or https://www.brookings.edu/policy2020/votervital/current-debates-in-health-care-policy-a-brief-overview/. Please read the policy and provide a synopsis of your policy identifying key constructs such as:

1. What is the policy lever—is it legislative, administrative, regulatory, other?
2. What level of government or institution will implement the policy?
3. What are the objectives of the policy?
4. What is the value-added component of the policy?
5. What are the economic considerations of the policy?