Identify or choose one health care law or policy at the local, state, or national level for this week’s assignment.

Consider the following examples:

• Immunizations
• Legislation around HIV/AIDS
• Legislation around health promotion and prevention (for example, obesity)
• Legislation around over-the-counter Narcan™ (naloxone) or needle exchange

Research the law or policy to determine:

• The main purpose of this law or policy
• The main population affected by this law or policy
• How this law or policy affects a population it is intended to serve

Write a 175-word summary.