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**_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**

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| — | — | — |
| Final Essay/Paper Rubric |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Points** |
| **Identification of Main Issues/Problems** | **Distinguished**<br>Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.<br>**10 to >9 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Identifies and demonstrates an accomplished understanding of most issues/problems.<br>**9 to >7 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Identifies and demonstrates an acceptable understanding of most issues/problems.<br>**7 to >0 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Identifies and demonstrates an unacceptable understanding of most issues/problems. Or nothing was submitted.<br>**0 pts** | /10 pts |
| **Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms** | **Distinguished**<br>Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.<br>**10 to >9 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.<br>**9 to >7 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.<br>**7 to >0 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. Or nothing was submitted.<br>**0 pts** | /10 pts |
| **Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding** | **Distinguished**<br>Provides thorough, competent, and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.<br>**10 to >9 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Provides competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.<br>**9 to >7 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Provides competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.<br>**7 to >0 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. Or nothing was submitted.<br>**0 pts** | /10 pts |
| **Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature** | **Distinguished**<br>Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.<br>**10 to >9 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.<br>**9 to >7 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.<br>**7 to >0 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. Or nothing was submitted.<br>**0 pts** | /10 pts |
| **Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines** | **Full Marks**<br>Demonstrates a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.<br>**10 to >9 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Demonstrates a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.<br>**9 to >7 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Demonstrates a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.<br>**7 to >0 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. Or nothing was submitted.<br>**0 pts** | /10 pts |

**## PolicyAnalysisPaper…docx**

**_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**<br>Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.<br>**10 to >9 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Identifies and demonstrates an accomplished understanding of most issues/problems.<br>**9 to >7 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Identifies and demonstrates an acceptable understanding of most issues/problems.<br>**7 to >0 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Identifies and demonstrates an unacceptable understanding of most issues/problems. Or nothing was submitted.<br>**0 pts** | /10 pts |
| **Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms** | **Distinguished**<br>Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.<br>**10 to >9 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.<br>**9 to >7 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.<br>**7 to >0 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. Or nothing was submitted.<br>**0 pts** | /10 pts |
| **Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding** | **Distinguished**<br>Provides thorough, competent, and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.<br>**10 to >9 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Provides competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.<br>**9 to >7 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Provides competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.<br>**7 to >0 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. Or nothing was submitted.<br>**0 pts** | /10 pts |
| **Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature** | **Distinguished**<br>Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.<br>**10 to >9 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.<br>**9 to >7 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.<br>**7 to >0 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. Or nothing was submitted.<br>**0 pts** | /10 pts |
| **Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines** | **Full Marks**<br>Demonstrates a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.<br>**10 to >9 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Demonstrates a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.<br>**9 to >7 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Demonstrates a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.<br>**7 to >0 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. Or nothing was submitted.<br>**0 pts** | /10 pts |