Use This Document To Complete The Module 1 Assessment

Use This Document To Complete The Module 1 Assessmentagenda Comparison

Use this document to complete the Module 1 Assessment Agenda Comparison Grid and Fact Sheets/Talking Points Brief. Healthcare Issue: Mental Health Services for Americans. Description: Americans are not receiving adequate mental health treatment/services due to lack of insurance coverage—including mental health coverage—severe disabilities, costs, access issues, and shortages of mental health professionals. Administration (President Name): Bill Clinton – (); Barack Obama – (); Donald Trump – (2017 – Present). Describe the administrative agenda focus related to this issue: Clinton signed the first mental health parity law in 1996 and hosted a White House Conference on Mental Health in 1999 to reduce stigma. Obama signed the Affordable Care Act in 2010, extending mental health parity to Medicaid and qualified health plans, and supported housing for those with mental illness. He hosted a National Conference on Mental Health in 2013 and proposed a $500 million investment in mental health access in 2016. Trump proposes to reallocate funds, focus on the opioid crisis, reduce Medicaid reimbursements, and prioritize severe mental illness and suicide prevention for veterans. Allocation of financial and other resources to this issue: Clinton’s MHPA increased mental health coverage; Obama proposed a $500 million investment; Trump aims to cut Medicaid funding, affecting preventative services, but increases funding for SAMHSA, CDC, and veterans’ services. Notes on Administration’s approach to the issue: Clinton’s enactment of MHPA was significant; Obama’s proposed funding reflected a strong commitment; Trump’s approach emphasizes budget constraints and prioritization, which may limit access for vulnerable populations. General Notes/Comments: All three administrations recognize mental health needs; their differing approaches reflect evolving policy priorities, highlighting the importance of continued advocacy to reduce stigma and improve access. Which administrative agency would most likely be responsible for helping you address the healthcare issue you selected? The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) primarily fund mental health services via Medicaid and the VA. How does the healthcare issue get on the agenda and how does it stay there? The issue reaches the agenda through policy proposals, advocacy, and public awareness campaigns; it remains prominent via legislation, funding allocations, and public health initiatives. The agenda-setting process involves problem recognition, policy options, and political support, as described by Kingdon’s model and the Iron Triangle framework. Who was the entrepreneur/champion/sponsor of the healthcare issue you selected? Advocacy groups such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), The Trevor Project, Man Therapy, the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, and others serve as champions and sponsors, pushing mental health policy forward (Sukel, 2017). References: Hart, J. W. (2016). How presidents have shaped mental health care. Kingdon, J. W. (2001). A model of agenda-setting, with applications. Law Review, 2(331). Milstead, J. A., & Short, N. M. (2019). Health policy and politics: A nurse’s guide (6th ed.). Sukel, K. (2017). 7 mental health advocacy groups making a difference. Weerasinghe, I. (2018). How Trump’s Budget Impacts Key Mental Health Services.