Discussion: Presidential Agendas
Discussion: Presidential Agendas
Regardless of political affiliation, every citizen has a stake in healthcare policy decisions. Hence, it is little wonder why healthcare items become such high-profile components of presidential agendas. It is also little wonder why they become such hotly debated agenda items.
Consider a topic that rises to the presidential level. How did each of the presidents (Trump, Obama, and Bush) handle the problem? What would you do differently?
To Prepare:
- Review the Resources and reflect on the importance of agenda setting.
- Consider how federal agendas promote healthcare issues and how these healthcare issues become agenda priorities.
By Day 3 of Week 1
Post your response to the discussion question: Consider a topic that rises to the presidential level. How did each of the presidents (Trump, Obama, and Bush) handle the problem? What would you do differently?
By Day 6 of Week 1
Respond to at least two of your colleagues* on two different days by expanding on their response and providing an example that supports their explanation or respectfully challenging their explanation and providing an example.
Excellent | Good | Fair | Poor | |
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Main Posting |
45 (45%) – 50 (50%)
Answers all parts of the discussion question(s) expectations with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.
Supported by at least three current, credible sources. Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
40 (40%) – 44 (44%)
Responds to the discussion question(s) and is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
At least 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth. Supported by at least three credible sources. Written clearly and concisely with one or no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
35 (35%) – 39 (39%)
Responds to some of the discussion question(s).
One or two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed. Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. Post is cited with two credible sources. Written somewhat concisely; may contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors. Contains some APA formatting errors. |
0 (0%) – 34 (34%)
Does not respond to the discussion question(s) adequately.
Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria. Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. Contains only one or no credible sources. Not written clearly or concisely. Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors. Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
Main Post: Timeliness |
10 (10%) – 10 (10%)
Posts main post by day 3.
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0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
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0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
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0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
Does not post by day 3.
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First Response |
17 (17%) – 18 (18%)
Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources. Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
15 (15%) – 16 (16%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
13 (13%) – 14 (14%)
Response is on topic and may have some depth.
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication. Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed. Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. |
0 (0%) – 12 (12%)
Response may not be on topic and lacks depth.
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication. Responses to faculty questions are missing. No credible sources are cited. |
Second Response |
16 (16%) – 17 (17%)
Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources. Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
14 (14%) – 15 (15%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
12 (12%) – 13 (13%)
Response is on topic and may have some depth.
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication. Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed. Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. |
0 (0%) – 11 (11%)
Response may not be on topic and lacks depth.
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication. Responses to faculty questions are missing. No credible sources are cited. |
Participation |
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Meets requirements for participation by posting on three different days.
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0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
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0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
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0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
Does not meet requirements for participation by posting on 3 different days.
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Total Points: 100 |
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Mental Health Accessibility and Knowledgeable Treatment
My topic for discussion is the need for adequate mental health accessibility and the proper treatment to all those in need. The mental health care crisis continues to be a topic that effects the community. The Center of Disease Control (2018) states that individuals with mental health disorders face an increase risk of physical health issues such as heart disease, diabetes and HIV. Those individuals have a decrease in life expectancy by 25 years largely due to treatable illnesses.
The Bush agenda was to understand the need for mental health care within the United States. An executive order was signed in 2002 to further investigate the need for mental health care. The interim order was for a six-month period of research for the delegated official to present the barriers to the unmet needs, yet to come with evidence-based strategies that were successful. According to National Institute of Medicine (2005), in 2004 Bush set an agenda for individuals living with mental illness to be viewed as more acceptable.
During the Obama administration his agenda was to look at mental health not only for veterans, and adults, but for the undiagnosed youth as well. The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Parity Act was signed in 2008. This offered individuals with mental health disorders to have their care treated and paid for through insurance equally as it would have been for other healthcare services. During a health conference (2013) former President Barak Obama stated that less than 40% of individuals with mental health issues seek treatment. He went on to make a very thought-provoking statement that if one had a broken limb, they would seek medical attention what is so different? If something needs repair, we seek help.
Trumps current agenda is to tackle mental health among veterans. The agenda is to encourage outright mental health for veterans, through organizations looking into those with mental health disorders instead of leaving the responsibility on the veteran themselves. A fact sheet from Whitehouse.gov (2019), stated that veterans often sustain physical or emotional traumatic experiences that cause them to experience mental health issues. The article goes on to state that there are 20 veterans on average in 2016 that commit suicide daily.
Each administration sought out to focus on one or more parts of the mental health puzzle. Most did not key in on the educational aspect for those who need it most teachers, nurses, law enforcement, doctors, and community organizations emphasizing the need for the children and families of those living with individuals undiagnosed or diagnosed with mental or behavioral illness that actively effect the ability to be successful in society. Currently I am with a nonbiological child that I have found it to be difficult to have resources that are knowledgeable in providing help to combat her illness. This has become more of an issue for myself and family ultimately effecting my income and mental health as well. This should be a focus the health of a family unit dealing with individuals with mental/behavioral health disorders.
Center of Disease Control. (2018). Learn about Mental Health. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/
Fact Sheets. President Donald J. Trump Issues a National Call to Action to Empower Veterans and End the National Tragedy of Veteran Suicide. (2019). Retrieved May 31, 2020 from: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-issues-national-call-action-empower-veterans-end-national-tragedy-veteran-suicide/
Lenzer J. (2005). Bush unveils mental health action plan. BMJ: British Medical Journal, 331(7517), 592.
Obama B. (2013, June 5). Remarks by the President at National Conference on Mental Health. President Obama Speaks at the National Conference on Mental Health, East Room. https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/photos-and-video/video/2013/06/03/president-obama-speaks-national-conference-mental-health#transcript