Politics & Policy in Health Care Systems

Health Policy Analysis Guidelines

7 page paper on the Topic on Health Care Systems Analysis Paper and Mock Testimony.

Topic: United States Mental Health Access Improvement policy (S. 2680/H.R. 2646) due on 5/19/19.

The purpose of the assignment is for students to develop knowledge about the analysis of a health policy issue within the context of the policy making process. This assignment can focus on a public health policy issue emanating from the federal, state, or local arena. The student will:

• Determine a specific topic/area of health policy to be studied obtaining instructor approval in Week One, designated Discussion Board.
• Research the policy/program using a variety of methods.
• Prepare a paper that applies components of the policymaking process using a stage-sequential model (Mason Leavitt Chaffee textbook Chapters 7-8) see attachment below.
• Include the following in the formal paper (each may be used as APA headings):
  • A. Policy Problem(Mental Health Access Improvement Act)
  • PolicyS. 2680/H.R. 2646
    • a. Background
      • Social Factors
      • Economic Factors
      • Ethical Factors
      • Political Factors
      • Legal Factors
  • B. Policy Goals & Objectives
  • C. Evaluations of Options & Alternatives
    • Cost
    • Quality of Care]
    • Protection of patient & provider autonomy
    • Political Feasibility
  • D. Nursing Implications
  • E. Conclusion

• An abstract should be provided in your term paper. Abstract according to APA:
  • Single paragraph
  • Block format no indent
  • Less than 120 words
  • All numbers written in Arabic
  • Paraphrase rather than quote
  • Utilize active voice
  • Explain any abbreviations utilized i.e. American Nurses Association (ANA).
• Paper is to be in APA format (use template) and proper in-text citations and reference list included. Supporting citations are to be within the last 5 years and authoritative sources such as peer-reviewed journals. Be sure to correctly cite the policy according to APA citation.

2-17-2012 LAB, updated 3.25.14 kld