Discussion 1 Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:

Discussion 1

Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:

As you reflect on your readings in this week’s learning activities, which specific topic or issue resonates the most with you? Why?

What big questions remain unanswered?

Include your own experience, as well as 2 citations that align with or contradict your comments as sourced from peer-reviewed academic journals, industry publications, books, and/or other sources. Cite your sources using APA formatting. If you found contradicting information to what your experience tells you, explain why you agree or disagree with the research.

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Discussion 2

Watch “Which Health Policies Actually Work?” from Healthcare Triage. In the video, Dr. Carroll points out that rigorous evaluation of health policy is the exception. While new therapies and devices undergo thorough and scientific trials, health policymakers and leaders implement health policies without significant evidence to indicate the outcomes.

Note: A transcript of the video is available.

Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:

What barriers prevent broad and deep evaluation of health policies?

What is needed to make rigorous, evidence-based evaluation of health policies the norm rather than the exception?

Include your own experience as well as 2 citations and corresponding references that align with or contradict your comments as sourced from peer-reviewed academic journals, industry publications, books, and/or other sources. Format your citations according to APA guidelines. If you found information that contradicts your experience, explain why you agree or disagree with the information.