Health Care Issue Analysis Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to assess students’ ability to examine the political, historical and
research literature regarding a topic in health care policy and economics and current active State or current
pending Federal legislation that may impact the outcome. The student must demonstrate an understanding
of the workings of the political process, as well as the pertinent political history related to the topic.
The selected political or economic health care issue can be the same topic selected for the Health Care Bill
Advocate. Students will select a political or economic health care issue, which is of particular personal or
professional interest and is presently being addressed with current active State legislation or current
pending Federal legislation.
A thoroughly in-depth literature review will be conducted which provides a perspective to the extent of this
issue. All viewpoints should be explored. Students will critically analyze the literature and present a
synthesis of the views and analysis. Paper should include:
1. An introduction with purpose for selecting the health care policy/economic issue
2. History of the issue with the past bills/legislations
3. Current state of the issue, including different viewpoints (support/oppose) and your viewpoints. Analysis
strengths and weakness of specific recommendations that have been proposed to solve the health care
issue
4. Proposal of next steps to promote/prevent the health care issue to continue
5. Implications for nursing profession
6. Conclusion
7. Word Count: At least 1,000 words are required. Include the number of words in your paper before the
reference list
8. Reference List: At least five references in APA style. References should be not older than five years