Hello, I have a 500 minimum essay due with at least two references properly cited and listed in APA format. Should discuss policy impacts in healthcare also identify what forces shape public policy an

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SS-238 Public Policy

Kevin Muir

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Part 1: Introduction

Open by clearly identifying the community issue of interest.

Identify the general nature of the issue (education, environment, health, social, etc.).

Provide enough specifics to explain why the issue is of interest or concern to you.

• • Use personal observation and/or academic sources as needed.

Finally, identify one current policy that is in place related to the issue.

• • Be sure to cite the policy properly in APA format.

Part 2: Policy Overview

Your overview should include the following:

• Discuss the specifics of the current policy in place that relates to your community issue.

  • Identify the level of government that enacted the policy (local, state, federal).

• Provide a brief summary of the policy’s origin (or history).

  • The summary must identify one major factor that influenced the formation of the policy (e.g., partisan politics, special interest groups, lobbyists, litigation, community action, governmental oversight).

• Outline the purpose or function of the policy in place.

  • Be sure to cite the policy and any references properly in APA format.

Part 3: Critique and Conclusion

• A discussion of the policy in place regarding how well it addresses your specific community issue. (The discussion can speak to positives or negatives or both.)

  • Use personal observation as well as published works to discuss where the policy performs well or falls short regarding your community concern.

  • Apply at least one reference to substantiate your point of view.

• Propose one specific change that could improve the policy and thus improve the situation in your community.

• Explain how your proposed change to the policy will improve its effectiveness or outcomes.

Conclusion

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