Homework: Healthcare Regulation and Quality Improvement Health Regulation Policy Analysis Paper
The goal of the health regulation term paper is to develop an understanding of the process of regulatory action and implementation related to health care in the United States. Students will gain an understanding of regulatory agencies, rulemaking and implementation, stakeholders, and other concepts. Students will also develop writing skills through a process of drafts and revisions that will strengthen their ability to understand and communicate regulatory information to a lay audience.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units (RIN: 2060-AR33)
Term Paper Content
There should be a logical flow to the content of the paper. Papers should include:
• Introduction
Introductions also include a thesis statement or research questions that the paper will address. Make sure the introduction introduces the regulation, not simply the topic.
• Body
The following sections should be included with properly formatted subheaders. Students may add additional subheadings if they feel it improves organization.
o Background
Define any terms. Answer the questions Who, What, When, Where, How, and Why
o Need
Discuss the potential market failure implications that you feel made this problem amenable to be addressed through regulation.
o Alternatives
Are there any free market alternatives that have tried to or could address the issue?
o Stakeholders
Those who benefit and those who are impacted ‘negatively'. Consider the impact on the business of health care and/or other agencies potentially impacted by the regulation
o Cost
Cost can be financial or non-financial. Consider costs disclosed in the regulation, but also those that are not directly incurred by the government (research, paperwork, training, preparation, etc based costs)
Non-financial costs may be time, societal, opportunity, or other indirectly experienced costs)
o Impact and Effectiveness
This must be supported by researched evidence to support your position.
o Conclusion
What conclusions can be drawn from this research?
o Reflection
What are your personal opinions on the topic after doing your research? What did you learn? How did you feel the writing process worked for you? What would you have done differently knowing what you know now?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.