NUR506: St. Thomas university week  6: Analysis of local, state, or federal health policy

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.
• Grading Rubric
  

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  Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.

  Final Essay/Paper Rubric
  Criteria	Ratings	Points
  Identification of Main Issues/Problems	10 points DistinguishedIdentify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.	8 points ExcellentIdentifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.	6 points FairIdentifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.	4 points PoorIdentifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.	10 points
  Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems	10 points DistinguishedPresents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.	8 points ExcellentPresents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.	6 points FairPresents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.	4 points PoorPresents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.	10 points
  Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding	10 points DistinguishedProvides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.	8 points ExcellentProvides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.	6 points FairProvides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.	4 points PoorProvides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.	10 points
  Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature	10 points DistinguishedEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.	8 points ExcellentEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.	6 points FairIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.	4 points PoorIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.	10 points
  Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines	10 points DistinguishedDemonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.	8 points ExcellentDemonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.	6 points FairDemonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to                                  detail.	4 points PoorDemonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.	10 points

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 are making health system reform and policy innovation that encourage more efficient and effective health services and improve Americans’ health. The studies show that the US is the country with the most expensive health system. Yet, it is not the healthiest country than other countries like France, Sweden, Norway, New Zealand, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, Australia, and the UK and other OECD countries.  Compared to all the countries mentioned above, American ranks last or near last when health indicators like life expectancy, infant mortality, access, and healthcare efficiency are evaluated. Although the US has made significant progress in some areas over the years,

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