House Representative Bill 2415: To Treat and
Reduce Obesity Act of 2013
Health Policy Analysis – This paper requires that you analysis and synthesize information
• You are going to have to research multiple references to
answer all the criteria
• You need to start working on your paper as soon as you choose
your bill or law
1. Identify a health care issue affecting advanced practice nurses for which legislation (a bill) has currently or recently (within past 48 months) been proposed* or passed in a state legislature or in Congress.
a. All students should describe how the chosen piece of legislation (a bill) will specifically affect their practice as an ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE.
2. Describe the environment that brought this health care concern to the forefront:
a. historical,
b. sociocultural,
c. ethical,
d. economic,
e. political, and
f. legislative
3. Identify difficulties encountered and tactics used to propel the legislation forward.
a. Include identification and activities of stakeholder group(s) opposed to or supportive of the legislation such as bill sponsors, industries manufacturing health care products or technology, consumers of health care, and provider of care – both professionals and institutions.
b. If the legislation has not been passed discuss pessimistic and optimistic timelines set to achieve the goal.
4. Indicate how the legislation will be or has been evaluated for effect on consumers and providers of care.
a. Include both positive and negative effects for both groups
5. Compare the policy goal addressed by the bill with how the same goal is achieved in another state or country.
6. Suggest options for refining/changing the measures/programs in the legislation to improve policy outcomes.
*It is both possible and acceptable that the legislation or bill may have ‘died’ in the most recent legislative session.
Papers should be 8 – 10 pages, not exceeding 10 pages in length (not including title page, abstract, and references), must be typed in 12 point type and references and writing style in APA format following the latest edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. A minimum of six references including at least 2 scholarly journal articles must be used — please note that Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable reference. Papers are expected to be of publishable quality. Up to 6 points will be deducted for inappropriate grammar, spelling, composition, and lack of headings. 15 points will be deducted for each day late. A title page and abstract should be included. Headings must be used in the paper. It is suggested headings relate to the criteria for this assignment.
When you submit your policy paper, make should the file name starts with your last and first name and does not just say policy paper. For example: Bragg Elizabeth Analysis of Farm Bill would be the correct way to submit.
Health Policy Paper Rubric
For MSN Students
Possible Points
1. Introduction for MSN
A. Legislative issue identified _____(15)
B. Effect on APN _____(15 )
C. Bill # and Title _____(15)
45
45
2. Environment
Historical _____(9)
Sociocultural _____(9)
Economic _____(9)
Ethical _____(9)
Political/Legislative _____(9)
42
3. Difficulties encountered _____(21 if passed, 12 if not)
Identification and activities of stakeholders _____(18) [both for and against the bill/law]
Name of bill sponsor _____(3)
If not passed, optimistic/pessimistic timeline_____ (9) (If passed would not need to address.)
https://www.govtrack.us/
4 Effect on consumers and providers _____ (15)
Positive effects of bill _____(15)
Negative effects of bill _____(15)
45
5. How is this issue/goal accomplished in another state or country?
42
6. Two or more options for refining or changing the bill
39
7. APA Adherence (12 point font)
8-10 pages long _____(6)(not counting
title page, abstract, page, and references)
6 references with 2 scholarly journals _____(6)
Title page, running head, page # _____(6)
Abstract _____(6)
Citations throughout paper _____(6)
Reference Page _____(6)
Overall writing style _____(6)
42
Total Score 300
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