Assignment: Health Policy Analysis
Pick one state and speak to a policy (ies) related to the use of electronic health records (EHRs). We're looking at existing policies or a need where policies supporting EHRs should/ could be created.
Pay specific attention to the five essential components of a policy analysis: problem statement, background, landscape, options analysis, and recommendation.
• Include a title page, with name, date, course and section, and title
• Include section headers for each section, below.
o Problem Statement
o Background
o Landscape
o Options Analysis: evaluate the policy for its impact on public health and health equity
o Recommendation: you must include suggestions on advocacy for clinical, social, or economic policies and programs that will result in positive social change and improve health outcomes in a diverse population.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.