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Final Paper: Policy Analysis This assignment is an analysis of local, state, or federal health policy. Florida

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 Requirements:

• 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.

• Your submission will be reviewed for plagiarism with Turnitin. • Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within last five years) scholarly

journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.

Grading Rubric 

Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.

Final Essay/Paper Rubric Final Essay/Paper Rubric

Criteria Ratings Poi nts

Identificati on of Main Issues/ Problems

Distinguished Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/ problems. 10 pts

Excellent Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. 8 pts

Fair Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. 6 pts

Poor Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. 4 pts

/10 pts

Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/ Probelms

Distinguished Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 10 pts

Excellent Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. 8 pts

Fair Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/ problems. 6 pts

Poor Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 4 pts

/10 pts

Demonstr ates a Conceptu al Understan ding

Distinguished Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/ problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. 10 pts

Excellent Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 8 pts

Fair Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 6 pts

Poor Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 4 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 pts

Excellent Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 8 pts

Fair Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 6 pts

Poor Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. 4 pts

/10 pts

Writing Mechanic s and APA Formattin g Guidelines

Full Marks Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. 10 pts

Excellent Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 8 pts

Fair Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 6 pts

Poor Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. 4 pts

/10 pts