Students are required to describe, and analyze a pending or proposed health policy and prepare a policy brief to be presented to a community leader/decision maker.
The students will analyze a policy of their choice. For example, students may explore policies related to access to care, opioid epidemic, vaccine mandates, the expansion of Medicare coverage to the NP or independent practice authority for APRNs in various states.
The paper requires the analysis of the chosen policy, including background information for the policy, specifics of the policy (implementation, impact, costs) and the pros and cons of the policy. Be clear on why you chose the particular policy and take a stand on the selected policy (in favor or against). Further, both Kaiser Health News and Health Affairs Journal provide exemplars of policy briefs. As you conduct the policy analysis, consider the policy’s impact, effectiveness, and pros and cons or unintended effects on the target population, health care related cost, and the role of the nurse.
The paper should be succinct and written to and for a policy maker, who is most likely not a health care professional.
The paper should be approximately 5-7 pages in length (excluding the title page and references. The paper must follow APA format. The paper requires the analysis of the chosen policy, including background information for the policy, specifics of the policy (implementation, impact, costs) and the pros and cons of the policy. Be clear on why you chose the particular policy and take a stand on the selected policy (in favor or against).
