Analyzing Legislation and Market Solutions

It is expected that the final version of your Healthcare Policy Analysis Paper will be 8-10 pages in length, with 6-8 sources identified. Your paper should be 12-pt. Times New Roman font, double spaced, with standard margins. You should have a thesis statement in your introduction identifying the legislation/policy that your paper will be addressing. Please download and review the Grading Rubric for the Final Paper 

APA in-text citation is required in addition to listing all of your sources on a Works Cited Page at the end of the document. Your grade will be affected if you do not cite or identify your sources correctly.

Below is a list of questions that should be addressed in the body of your paper.

1. What is the legislation/policy that will be analyzed in this paper?
2. What is the problem/issue that this legislation attempts to address?
3. What is the history of the legislation?
4. Has (or will) the legislation been effective in addressing the problem or issue?
5. What group(s) of people have been the most affected by the problem?
   

   Future of Legislation and Market Solutions

   Is there any information regarding the future of this legislation, such as revisions, obsolescence, or the current status of the bill? Additionally, do you believe a non-legislative or free market solution could have addressed the issue this legislation targets? Please discuss your thoughts. Remember to include in-text citations and a Works Cited page. Failing to cite or identify your sources correctly will affect your grade.

   The body of your paper should address the following questions:

   1. What is the legislation or policy analyzed in this paper?
      Clearly define the legislation you are examining and its key components.
   2. What problem or issue does this legislation aim to address?
      Describe the specific problem that prompted the creation of this legislation.
   3. What is the history of the legislation?
      Provide background on how the legislation developed, including any significant events leading to its introduction.
   4. Has the legislation been effective in addressing the problem or issue?
      Evaluate the impact of the legislation so far, discussing any successes or shortcomings.
   5. Which groups of people have been most affected by the problem?
      Identify the populations that the legislation impacts the most and explain how.
   6. What information exists about the future of this legislation?
      Discuss any potential revisions, whether it has become obsolete, or its current status in the legislative process.
   7. Could a non-legislative or free market solution have addressed the problem?
      Share your perspective on whether alternative solutions could have been more effective in resolving the issue at hand.

   Make sure you support your arguments with credible sources, and remember to cite them properly throughout your paper. APA