Introduction A. Describe a specific gap in the delivery of healthcare. Include the particular population affected by the opening. B. Briefly describe the history of this gap in access to healthcare. Has this been an issue historically, or is it a current issue? C. Explain the impact that the socioeconomic background of the population has on their access to healthcare. D. Describe how the healthcare delivered to the population is affected by the gap in access. E. Predict any potential implications if this gap in access is not addressed. II. Existing Initiatives A. Explain an existing healthcare initiative that was put in place to address this gap in access. B. Explain the specific goals of the existing initiative to address this gap in access. C. Describe the circumstances around the development of the existing initiative. Consider when it was developed and what factors were considered. D. Describe the resources required to fund the existing initiative. E. Explain why the existing initiative is not meeting its intended purpose and now requires improvement. III. Regulation A. Explain a current regulation regarding the existing initiative that has been identified and the context in which it was developed. Why is this regulation important? B. Describe the regulatory level that the existing initiative is being addressed. Consider the potential for multiple levels of regulation. IV. Conclusion: Explaintheeffectivenessoftheexistinginitiativeandassociatedregulationsinaddressingthisgapinthedeliveryofhealthcaretothetarget population. Does the initiative align with the industry in place to support other gaps? Are there conflicting interests to be aware of?
