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 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.
• 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 the current APA style.

Answer preview

The success of the healthcare system heavily depends on the wellness of the economy. The changes in the economy have both positive and negatives on the country’s healthcare system.  In the US, states have taken the initiative to improve health access to all patients regardless of income levels.   Most of the country’s states…

 

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