Nr506np Week 4: Obesity Health Policy Analysis

Week 4: Obesity Health Policy Analysis Amber Holliday BryantChamberlain University College of NursingNR506NP: Healthcare Policy and LeadershipDr. Michelle Keating-SibelMarch 29, 2020Problem Statement Should government officials proactively promote obesity interventions, programs, and education within rural areas?Background Knott County, KentuckyAdulthood obesity rate: 41% Adulthood physical inactivity rate: 40%Citizens with access to exercise opportunities: 31%Percentage of children living in poverty: 41% (County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 2020)Landscape Key StakeholdersHealthcare providersFood industryHealth insurance industryDemocratic/Republican politicians and Lobbyist for improved obesity awareness/interventionsHealthcare Providers Will always have interest in patient obesity No Political or Legal factors Social, Economic, Practical and Quality-of-Care factors are applicableFood Industry Key stakeholder in the obesity crisisPolitical, social, Economic, and Practical factors are applicableLegal and Quality-of-Care factors are not applicableHealth Insurance IndustryHave an interest in individuals improving healthPolitical, Economic, Practical, and Quality-of-Care are applicableSocial and legal factors are not applicableDemocratic/Republican Politicians and Lobbyist for improved obesity awareness and interventionsBoth parties have Bills introduced that pertain to deceasing obesityDemocrats have Bill H.R. 1530 waiting to be passed by Senate (Library of Congress, 2019)Republicans have Bill S. 595 waiting to be passed by Senate (Library of Congress, 2019)Political, Social, Practical, and Legal factors are applicableEconomic and Quality-of Care factors are not applicableOptionsAdd an additional