NUR506 St Thomas University State Health Policy Reform Innovation Analysis
This assignment is an analysis of local, state, or federal health policy.
Select a state health policy reform innovation
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.
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 current APA style.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Final Essay/Paper Rubric
Criteria Ratings Points
Identification of Main Issues/Problems 5 points
DistinguishedIdentify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems. 4 points
ExcellentIdentifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. 3 points
FairIdentifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. 2 points
PoorIdentifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems 5 points
DistinguishedPresents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 4 points
ExcellentPresents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. 3 points
FairPresents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 2 points
PoorPresents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding 5 points
DistinguishedProvides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. 4 points
ExcellentProvides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 3 points
FairProvides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 2 points
PoorProvides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature 5 points
DistinguishedEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. 4 points
ExcellentEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 3 points
FairIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 2 points
PoorIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines 5 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. 4 points
ExcellentDemonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 3 points
FairDemonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 2 points
PoorDemonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.
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