Healthcare policy and Economics

 

Competency: 

This formative assessment builds foundational skills in analyzing the economic impact of healthcare policies and visually organizing complex information, which supports summative assessments that require comprehensive policy evaluation. It develops critical thinking and the ability to identify financial inequities, propose solutions, and communicate ideas clearly, which are key competencies for nurse leaders advocating for equitable and sustainable healthcare policies. These skills are essential for addressing systemic challenges and driving impactful changes in healthcare systems. 

Description: 

This formative assessment develops skills in visually organizing and analyzing the economic dimensions of healthcare policies. You will create a concept map that evaluates the economic impact of a selected healthcare policy on marginalized and underserved populations. The map should visually represent the policy’s objectives, its economic effects on populations and providers, and its implications for equity and sustainability. Include connections between these elements and propose evidence-based recommendations for improvement. This assignment emphasizes critical thinking and visual organization to address financial barriers in healthcare. 

Instructions: 

Select a Healthcare Policy: 

• Choose a policy with significant economic implications, such as Medicaid expansion, high-deductible health plans, or community health funding initiatives. 

Develop a Concept Map: 

• Create a concept map that visually represents the following: 
  • The policy and its objectives. 
  • Economic impacts on marginalized and underserved populations, including direct and indirect costs. 
  • Effects on healthcare providers and the broader system. 
  • Connections between the policy’s economic impact and financial equity or sustainability.      
  • Recommendations for improving equity and sustainability.                                                                                                                    

Include Key Details: 

• Use clear labels, arrows, and connections to show relationships between components. 
• Highlight areas where the policy supports or hinders equity and sustainability. 
• Add brief annotations or notes to provide context for key elements of the map.
  
  

Document Type/Template

• You may use the platform of your choice to create the concept map