Select a state health policy reform innovation 2. Discuss the rationale for the policy, how it was adopted (e.g., federal waivers, passage by state legislature), the funding structure
Policy Analysis Paper
This assignment is an analysis of local, state, or federal health policy.
1. Select a state health policy reform innovation
2. Discuss the rationale for the policy, how it was adopted (e.g., federal waivers, passage by state legislature), the funding structure, and (to the extent statistical data are available) its impact. ethical outcome based on evidence.
3. Examples of state innovations include Maryland’s hospital rate setting, Vermont’s single payer system, and Massachusetts’ health reforms
Submission Instructions:
· The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
· The paper is to be formatted per current APA style, 5-7 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.
· Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
· Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style.
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Final Essay/Paper Rubric
|
Final Essay/Paper Rubric |
|||
|
Criteria |
Ratings |
Points |
|
|
Identification of Main Issues/Problems |
Distinguished Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated
understanding of the issues/problems. 10 to >9 pts Excellent Identifies and demonstrates an accomplished
understanding of most issues/problems. 9 to >7 pts Fair Identifies and demonstrates an acceptable
understanding of most issues/problems. 7 to >0 pts Poor Identifies and demonstrates an unacceptable
understanding of most issues/problems. Or nothing was submitted. 0 pts |
/10 pts |
|
|
Analysis and Evaluation of
Issues/Probelms |
Distinguished Presents an insightful, thorough analysis
and evaluation of issues/problems. 10 to >9 pts Excellent Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation
of most of the issues/problems. 9 to >7 pts Fair Presents a superficial or incomplete
analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 7 to >0 pts Poor Presents unacceptable analysis and
evaluation of issues/problems. Or nothing was submitted. 0 pts |
/10 pts |
|
|
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding |
Distinguished Provides thorough, competent, and
interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of
conceptual understanding. 10 to >9 pts Excellent Provides competent and interpretive
responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual
understanding. 9 to >7 pts Fair Provides competent responses to all
issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual
understanding. 7 to >0 pts Poor Provides an unacceptable response to all
issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual
understanding. Or nothing was submitted. 0 pts |
/10 pts |
|
|
Use of Citations to Course Readings and
Additional Research/Literature |
Distinguished Effectively uses the literature and other
resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended
referencing. 10 to >9 pts Excellent Effectively uses the literature and other
resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended
referencing. 9 to >7 pts Fair Ineffectively uses the literature and other
resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended
referencing. 7 to >0 pts Poor Ineffectively uses the literature and other
resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended
referencing. Or nothing was submitted. 0 pts |
/10 pts |
|
|
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting
Guidelines |
Full Marks Demonstrates a high level of clarity,
precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free
of grammar and spelling errors. 10 to >9 pts Excellent Demonstrates a high level of clarity. APA
style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 9 to >7 pts Fair Demonstrates a moderate level of clarity.
APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 7 to >0 pts Poor Demonstrates issues in writing and
communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious
attention. Or nothing was submitted. 0 pts |
/10 pts |
|
