Policymaking Process

Discussion

Choose 1 of prompts below to provide your original response. Remember to incorporate at least 1 reading (or any of the hyperlinked article sources from the lecture) into your original entry to receive credit for your post.
• Briefly discuss the rulemaking process in policy implementation and why it’s necessary to have a structured approach in place?

• In addition to policy formulation in the policymaking process model, how might special interest groups exert their influence on the implementation of rules and regulations in the rulemaking process?

• What are some barriers that may impair the successful diffusion of policies?

• Among the eight challenges that can cause a divide between researchers and policymakers (Brownson et al., 2006Links to an external site.), select 2 and propose potential solutions to bridge this gap.

• State governments play a crucial role in the implementation of health policies. Can you discuss 2 specific roles that state governance may undertake and the potential impact on Oklahoma’s healthcare system? Please support your response with an example.