- Identify the committee that you will present your research in front of. Also include the names of the committee members.
- Research the policy issue using the most up to date sources.
- Include background information on the issue, facts, your proposal, and arguments (pros and cons).
- Be sure to address the political, financial, and economic issues related to the health policy.
- Discuss the specifics of who will be eligible and who will be responsible for providing services.
- Discuss the impact of your proposal on recipients and providers of care. Include eligibility requirements for receiving benefits, application process, expected benefits, requirements for a provider to be eligible.
- Identify the specific government health programs and organizations that are involved and analyze their role in the policy.
- Examine budgetary issues such who will be responsible for funding: state, federal, or a combination of both.
- In your closing argument (conclusion slide), make a final plea to Congress in pushing your agenda forward. Your argument should be compelling and grounded in facts.
- Each slide will have a brief explanation of not more than one or two paragraphs in the Notes section located below the slide.
- Graphics, audio, and video should be used sparingly. Sources for graphics are usually placed at the bottom of the graphic.
- Include a title slide in the presentation.
- Body of the presentation will include one or two slides for an introduction, the subtopics of the presentation, and a conclusion (one or two slides).
- Include a reference slide(s) in the presentation.