Please provide a response to the discussion below. Thanks 
Question 1:
As an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), the healthcare policies and initiatives have a significant impact on how I provide care to my patients. These policies can shape the regulatory environment, reimbursement structures, quality standards, and healthcare delivery models within which I work. They can also dictate the scope of practice, influence the way care is provided, and drive efforts to improve access, equity, and quality in healthcare (Nickitas, D. M., 2018). Therefore, it is crucial for me to stay informed about the evolving healthcare policies and initiatives and actively engage with them to ensure that my clinical practice aligns with the changing healthcare priorities.
By staying up to date with these initiatives, I can ensure that my patients receive the best possible care that effectively addresses their needs. The healthcare policies and initiatives provide a framework within which I operate, and by understanding their implications, I can tailor my clinical practice to meet the needs of my patients and communities (American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2023). For instance, if there is a new policy or initiative to improve health care across rural areas, I can use my knowledge to find ways to provide care to patients in these underserved areas.
Question 2:
I have chosen the Florida, Texas, and New York.
Florida:
Florida determines its own eligibility requirements while following federal guidelines. Eligibility is generally based on factors such as income, household size, age, disability status, and citizenship or immigration status. Florida has historically had more stringent eligibility criteria. It has also chosen not to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to cover low-income adults who don’t have dependent children (Benefits.Gov, 2019).
Possible implications of this decision are that individuals with incomes above the poverty line but below the threshold for ACA marketplace subsidies may face difficulties accessing affordable healthcare coverage.
Texas:
Similar to Florida, Texas has not expanded Medicaid under the ACA and also sets its own eligibility criteria for Medicaid. Eligibility criteria may be more restrictive, particularly for adults without dependent children. Texas has relatively low Medicaid income limits compared to other states, which may result in many low-income individuals being ineligible for coverage (Medicaid