Health Policy Analysis

Module 5Health Policy Analysis

Assignment

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to conduct a policy analysis. You have been working towards this analysis in the first four weeks of this session and have already identified your public health issue, the two existing policies (i.e., laws, bills, resolutions) that address it, and defined your problem statement. 

Course Outcomes

This assignment provides documentation of the student's ability to meet the following course outcomes:

• CO 4: Recognize the basic legal concepts that underlie the healthcare and public health systems, including the legal rights and responsibilities of various stakeholders in the healthcare system and the extensive and complex role played by federal and state laws in the protection of the public’s health. (POs 5, 6)

Requirements

1. This assignment will be graded on quality of information, use of citations, Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading rubric.
2. Create your paper using Microsoft Word, which is the required format for all Chamberlain documents.
3. The length of the paper is to be no greater than 7 pages, excluding title and reference pages.
4. APA format is required for both a title page and a reference page. The required components of the review should be formatted as Level 1 headings (upper and lower case, centered, boldface).
   1. Note: Introduction—Write an introduction, but do not use "Introduction" as a heading in accordance with the rules in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
   2. Review the readings, lesson notes, and digital media about healthcare policy, and use the rubric to develop your paper.

Grading Criteria

Review the table below for the grading criteria.

CategoryPoints%DescriptionProblem Statement2510%Define the problem to be analyzed. Include a brief description of the problem along with a well-stated problem statement. The problem statement should address its effect on population health. It can be neutral or value-driven and provide information on the direction that the policy analysis may take.Background5020%In this section, you want the reader to be aware of the seriousness of the problem. To indicate the depth of the problem, you can include scientific data from studies, pertinent laws, and cost impact and financing. You can also include any ethical considerations.Landscape5020%Discuss the key stakeholders and their positions as they relate to political, social, and economic factors. The Landscape section provides information about the key stakeholders and their positions on the problem.Options5020%Describe and analyze two policies that address the public health issue. Consider the policies' outcomes to determine how well they address the issue. This includes presenting the pros and cons of each policy and how the policies will be evaluated.Recommendations5020%Offer a recommendation for proceeding with addressing the selected health issue through policy. If you think existing policies are ineffective, offer a recommended policy solution supported by literature. Discuss the outcomes of the selected option carefully and provide reasons why this is the best option to pursue.Clarity of writing156%Use of standard English grammar and sentence structure demonstrating primary referencing and original thought. No spelling errors or typographical errors. Organized around the required components using appropriate headers.APA format104%

All information taken from another source, even if summarized, must be appropriately cited in the manuscript and listed in the references using APA format:

1. Document setup
2. Title and reference pages
3. Citations in the text and references

Total:250 points100 %A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

Rubric

MPH503_W5_Health Policy Analysis_RubricMPH503_W5_Health Policy Analysis_RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProblem Statement25 ptsMeets All CriteriaDefines the problem to be analyzed well and includes a brief description of the problem along with a well-stated problem statement. The problem statement addresses its effect on the health of populations. The statement is either a neutral statement or a value-driven statement that provides information on the direction that the policy analysis may take.22 ptsMeets Most CriteriaDefines the problem to be analyzed and includes a brief description of the problem along with a well-stated problem statement. The problem statement addresses its effect on the health of populations. It does not provide information on the direction that the policy analysis may take.19 ptsPartially Meets CriteriaProblem is not clearly defined nor analyzed. The problem statement does not clearly address its effect on the health of populations or the direction that the policy analysis may take.0 ptsDoes Not Meet CriteriaProblem is not clearly defined nor analyzed. No problem statement included.25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackground50 ptsMeets All CriteriaProblem is clearly defined in detail and outlines adverse effects on the health of populations. Vital statistics are used to provide evidence that the problem indeed has an effect on the health of populations. Seriousness of the problem is evident to the reader. The depth of the problem is evident by scientific data from studies, pertinent laws, cost impact, and financing. If present, ethical considerations are included. Provides enough factual information that highlights the seriousness of the problem.43 ptsMeets Most CriteriaProblem is clearly defined in detail and outlines adverse effects on the health of populations. Vital statistics are used to provide evidence that the problem indeed has an effect on the health of populations. Seriousness of the problem is evident to the reader. The depth of the problem is not adequately supported by scientific data from studies, pertinent laws, cost impact, and financing.38 ptsPartially Meets CriteriaProblem is not clearly defined in enough detail to outline adverse effects on the health of populations. Minimal vital statistics are used to provide evidence that the problem indeed has an effect on the health of populations. Minimal scientific data from studies, pertinent laws, cost impact, and financing are used.0 ptsDoes Not Meet CriteriaProblem is not clearly defined in enough detail to outline adverse effects on the health of populations. No vital statistics are used to provide evidence that the problem indeed has an effect on the health of populations. Minimal scientific data from studies, pertinent laws, cost impact, and financing are used.50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLandscape50 ptsMeets All CriteriaKey stakeholders and their positions as they relate to political, social, and economic factors are thoroughly discussed so that the reader has an adequate amount of information about the key stakeholders and their positions on the problem.43 ptsMeets Most CriteriaKey stakeholders are identified, however, their positions as they relate to political, social, and economic factors are not thoroughly discussed so that the reader does not have an adequate amount of information about the key stakeholders and their positions on the problem.38 ptsPartially Meets CriteriaKey stakeholders are not clearly identified nor are their positions as they relate to political, social, and economic factors. Some amount of information about the key stakeholders and their positions on the problem is evident.0 ptsDoes Not Meet CriteriaKey stakeholders are not clearly identified nor are their positions as they relate to political, social, and economic factors. An adequate amount of information about the key stakeholders and their positions on the problem is missing.50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOptions50 ptsMeets All CriteriaDescribe and analyze two laws, bills, acts, regulations or mandates that address the public health issue. The description of the policies includes the best course of action in alleviating the public health issue identified. The outcomes of the policies as to how well they address the public health issue is included along with presenting the pros and cons of each policy. The pros and cons for each policy are analyzed43 ptsMeets Most CriteriaDescribe and analyze two laws, bills, acts, regulations or mandates in 3 of the areas for analysis. The 4th area is general.38 ptsPartially Meets CriteriaDescription and analysis is general for each law, bill, act, regulation, or mandate in 2 to 3 of the areas of analysis or is missing 1 area of analysis.0 ptsDoes Not Meet CriteriaDescription and analysis of each law, bill, act, regulation, or mandate is general or vague in all areas of analysis and is missing 2 or more of the areas of analysis50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRecommendations50 ptsMeets All CriteriaOffers one clear option from the two presented that best addresses the problem. If you think neither option best addresses the problem, a recommendation supported by scholarly literature is provided. Discusses the outcomes of the selected option carefully and provides reasons as to why this is the best option to pursue.43 ptsMeets Most CriteriaOffers one clear option that best addresses the problem. Does not discuss the outcomes of the selected option. Provides reasons as to why this is the best option to pursue.38 ptsPartially Meets CriteriaOffers one clear option that best addresses the problem. Does not discuss the outcomes of the selected option adequately and does not provide adequate reasons as to why this is the best option to pursue.0 ptsDoes Not Meet CriteriaThe option is not clearly discussed and does not link well with the problem. Does not discuss the outcomes of the selected option and does not provide adequate reasons as to why this is the best option to pursue.50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of Writing15 ptsMeets All CriteriaExcellent use of standard English showing original thought. No spelling or grammatical errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning.13 ptsPartially Meets CriteriaSome evidence of own expression and competent use of language. No more than three spelling or grammatical errors. Generally organized thoughts and concepts.11 ptsPartially Meets CriteriaLanguage needs development or lack of original thought evident. Four or five spelling and/or grammatical errors.0 ptsDoes Not Meet CriteriaLanguage lacks development and a lack of original thought is evident. Multiple spelling and/or grammatical errors.15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format10 ptsMeets All CriteriaAPA properly formatted with no more than one error9 ptsMeets Most CriteriaSome APA errors in formatting with 2 – 3 errors8 ptsPartially Meets CriteriaAPA formatting contains 4 or more errors0 ptsDoes Not Meet CriteriaAPA formatting is not present, or there are five of more errors in formatting10 pts
Total Points: 250