GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND HEALTH POLICY
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HCA-255Rubric-GovernmentAgenciesandHealthPolicyResearchPaper.pdf
GovernmentAgenciesandHealthPolicyAssignment.docx
The purpose of this paper is for students to learn to differentiate between health care law and health policy as well as examine the separation of powers in the U.S. health care system.
Research a U.S. federal government agency that is a stakeholder in health care. Consider the complexity of the issues that decision-makers at this agency must consider. Write a research paper of 500-750 words addressing the following:
1. Give an overview of the agency. Explain the types of concerns the agency addresses. Describe the impact the agency has on health care policy and delivery.
2. Briefly explain how each branch of government (i.e., judicial, legislative, and executive) impacts the agency's mission.
3. Differentiate between health law and policy.
BibliU - Reader - Essentials of Health Policy and Law, Fifth Edition
Wilensky, S. E., and Teitelbaum, J. B. (2022). Essentials of health policy and law (5th ed.). Jones and Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781284247459
HCA-255Rubric-GovernmentAgenciesandHealthPolicyResearchPaper.pdf
Government Agencies and Health Policy Research Paper - Rubric Total 100 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Federal Agency Overview
Federal Agency Overview
0 points
The overview of the selected
federal agency, explanation
of the types of concerns the
agency addresses, and
description of the impact this
agency has on health care
policy and delivery are not
present.
19.5 points
The overview of the selected
federal agency, explanation
of the types of concerns the
agency addresses, and
description of the impact this
agency has on health care
policy and delivery are
present but lack detail or are
incomplete.
22.5 points
The overview of the selected
federal agency, explanation
of the types of concerns the
agency addresses, and
description of the impact this
agency has on health care
policy and delivery are
present.
25.5 points
The overview of the selected
federal agency, explanation
of the types of concerns the
agency addresses, and
description of the impact this
agency has on health care
policy and delivery are
detailed.
30 points
The overview of the selected
federal agency, explanation
of the types of concerns the
agency addresses, and
description of the impact this
agency has on health care
policy and delivery are
thorough.
Government Impact
Government Impact
0 points
The explanation of how each
branch of government
(judicial, legislative, and
executive) impacts the
mission of the agency is not
present.
19.5 points
The explanation of how each
branch of government
(judicial, legislative, and
executive) impacts the
mission of the agency is
present but lacks detail or is
incomplete.
22.5 points
The explanation of how each
branch of government
(judicial, legislative, and
executive) impacts the
mission of the agency is
present.
25.5 points
The explanation of how each
branch of government
(judicial, legislative, and
executive) impacts the
mission of the agency is
detailed.
30 points
The explanation of how each
branch of government
(judicial, legislative, and
executive) impacts the
mission of the agency is
thorough.
Health Law and Policy
Health Law and Policy
0 points
The differentiation between
health law and health policy
is not present.
13 points
The differentiation between
health law and health policy
is present but lacks detail or
is incomplete.
15 points
The differentiation between
health law and health policy
is present.
17 points
The differentiation between
health law and health policy
is detailed.
20 points
The differentiation between
health law and health policy
is thorough.
Thesis, Position, or Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
3.9 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very little
awareness of the intended
audience.
4.5 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects but is
occasionally weak or unclear.
There is limited awareness of
the appropriate audience.
5.1 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness of
the appropriate audience is
demonstrated.
6 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
purpose throughout writing;
conclusion aligns to and
evolves from development.
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose is
evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate. No
conclusion is offered.
3.9 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and not
supported by the overall
development of the purpose.
4.5 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose is
discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the purpose.
5.1 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in most
aspects. Ideas clearly build
on each other. Conclusion
aligns to the development of
the purpose.
6 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically advanced
throughout. The progression
of ideas is coherent and
unified. A clear and logical
conclusion aligns to the
development of the purpose.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax
are pervasive and impede
meaning. Incorrect language
choice or sentence structure
errors are found throughout.
3.25 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or sentence
structure are recurrent.
3.75 points
Occasional mechanical errors
are present. Language choice
is generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure is
attempted.
4.25 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
5 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are used
throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style, such
as APA, MLA, etc., for college,
subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc.,
appropriate to assignment
and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate template is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
1.95 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
2.25 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
2.55 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used with
only minor errors.
3 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are present.
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GovernmentAgenciesandHealthPolicyAssignment.docx
The purpose of this paper is for students to learn to differentiate between health care law and health policy as well as examine the separation of powers in the U.S. health care system.
Research a U.S. federal government agency that is a stakeholder in health care. Consider the complexity of the issues that decision-makers at this agency must consider. Write a research paper of 500-750 words addressing the following:
1. Give an overview of the agency. Explain the types of concerns the agency addresses. Describe the impact the agency has on health care policy and delivery.
2. Briefly explain how each branch of government (i.e., judicial, legislative, and executive) impacts the agency's mission.
3. Differentiate between health law and policy.
BibliU - Reader - Essentials of Health Policy and Law, Fifth Edition
Wilensky, S. E., and Teitelbaum, J. B. (2022). Essentials of health policy and law (5th ed.). Jones and Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781284247459
HCA-255Rubric-GovernmentAgenciesandHealthPolicyResearchPaper.pdf
Government Agencies and Health Policy Research Paper - Rubric Total 100 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Federal Agency Overview
Federal Agency Overview
0 points
The overview of the selected
federal agency, explanation
of the types of concerns the
agency addresses, and
description of the impact this
agency has on health care
policy and delivery are not
present.
19.5 points
The overview of the selected
federal agency, explanation
of the types of concerns the
agency addresses, and
description of the impact this
agency has on health care
policy and delivery are
present but lack detail or are
incomplete.
22.5 points
The overview of the selected
federal agency, explanation
of the types of concerns the
agency addresses, and
description of the impact this
agency has on health care
policy and delivery are
present.
25.5 points
The overview of the selected
federal agency, explanation
of the types of concerns the
agency addresses, and
description of the impact this
agency has on health care
policy and delivery are
detailed.
30 points
The overview of the selected
federal agency, explanation
of the types of concerns the
agency addresses, and
description of the impact this
agency has on health care
policy and delivery are
thorough.
Government Impact
Government Impact
0 points
The explanation of how each
branch of government
(judicial, legislative, and
executive) impacts the
mission of the agency is not
present.
19.5 points
The explanation of how each
branch of government
(judicial, legislative, and
executive) impacts the
mission of the agency is
present but lacks detail or is
incomplete.
22.5 points
The explanation of how each
branch of government
(judicial, legislative, and
executive) impacts the
mission of the agency is
present.
25.5 points
The explanation of how each
branch of government
(judicial, legislative, and
executive) impacts the
mission of the agency is
detailed.
30 points
The explanation of how each
branch of government
(judicial, legislative, and
executive) impacts the
mission of the agency is
thorough.
Health Law and Policy
Health Law and Policy
0 points
The differentiation between
health law and health policy
is not present.
13 points
The differentiation between
health law and health policy
is present but lacks detail or
is incomplete.
15 points
The differentiation between
health law and health policy
is present.
17 points
The differentiation between
health law and health policy
is detailed.
20 points
The differentiation between
health law and health policy
is thorough.
Thesis, Position, or Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
3.9 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very little
awareness of the intended
audience.
4.5 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects but is
occasionally weak or unclear.
There is limited awareness of
the appropriate audience.
5.1 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness of
the appropriate audience is
demonstrated.
6 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
purpose throughout writing;
conclusion aligns to and
evolves from development.
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose is
evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate. No
conclusion is offered.
3.9 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and not
supported by the overall
development of the purpose.
4.5 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose is
discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the purpose.
5.1 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in most
aspects. Ideas clearly build
on each other. Conclusion
aligns to the development of
the purpose.
6 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically advanced
throughout. The progression
of ideas is coherent and
unified. A clear and logical
conclusion aligns to the
development of the purpose.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax
are pervasive and impede
meaning. Incorrect language
choice or sentence structure
errors are found throughout.
3.25 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or sentence
structure are recurrent.
3.75 points
Occasional mechanical errors
are present. Language choice
is generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure is
attempted.
4.25 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
5 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are used
throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style, such
as APA, MLA, etc., for college,
subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc.,
appropriate to assignment
and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate template is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
1.95 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
2.25 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
2.55 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used with
only minor errors.
3 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are present.
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