NUR506 St Thomas University State Health Policy Reform Innovation Analysis This assignment is an analysis of local, state, or federal health policy.Select

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 pointsDistinguished
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.

4 pointsExcellent
Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.

3 pointsFair
Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.

2 pointsPoor
Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.

5 points

Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems

5 pointsDistinguished
Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

4 pointsExcellent
Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.

3 pointsFair
Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

2 pointsPoor
Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

5 points

Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding

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

4 pointsExcellent
Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

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

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

5 points

Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature

5 pointsDistinguished
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.

4 pointsExcellent
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

3 pointsFair
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

2 pointsPoor
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.

5 points

Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines

5 pointsDistinguished
Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.

4 pointsExcellent
Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

3 pointsFair
Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

2 pointsPoor
Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.

5 points