The document outlines an assignment to develop a comprehensive proposal for healthcare reform in the United States. Students are instructed to analyze the current literature on the US healthcare system and challenges in balancing costs, access, and quality. The final project consists of a paper, PowerPoint presentation with voiceover, and infographic. The paper must examine current policy, debate whether healthcare is a right or privilege, and justify a proposed solution. The presentation summarizes challenges and compares solutions. The infographic outlines the proposed solution. Resources and grading rubrics are also provided.

1. Competency
Explain the effects of the policy making process and its
implementation within healthcare.
Discuss the role and impact of lobbyists, special interest
groups, and other consumer advocates on the development of
healthcare policies in the U.S.
Examine the role and impact of regulatory agencies in the
delivery of healthcare services in the U.S.
Analyze legal concepts relative to the healthcare profession.
Evaluate the laws that govern the management of patient health
information.
Analyze the impact of ethical principles applied to the
allocation of health resources.
Student Success Criteria
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Scenario
The United States continues to experience challenges with
respect to health reform. There is considerable agreement on the

2. need for health reform; however, there is an appreciable divide
with respect to how to best achieve reform. Discussions on
strategies for reform include a repeal of current legislation (the
ACA), the implementation of a universal plan, and various
“fixes” to the ACA.
Many would suggest that a repeal of the current system would
be most appropriate, while others support efforts to “fix” the
current ACA. The health organization you work for has asked
you to develop a comprehensive proposal for healthcare reform.
The U.S. expends more of its Gross Domestic Product on
healthcare than any other developed nation. However, the
superior amount of spending has not resulted in superior
outcomes when compared to other countries. In addition to
higher costs, the U.S. is the only developed country that does
not offer universal health to its citizens. There has been a
significant amount of discourse with respect to the pros and
cons of universal coverage. Those who oppose universal
coverage often refer to the Canadian, single-payer system and
its challenges, such as high tax liabilities for citizens, its long
wait times, and the perception of the single payer system as
socialized medicine. However, those in favor of universal
coverage argue that the single payer system is not socialized
medicine and its costs relative to the current system in the U.S.
is more cost effective. Moreover, the single payer system is
only one form of universal coverage. Countries that consistently
rank high in terms of positive health outcomes often employ a
multi-payer universal system as opposed to a single-payer
system.

3. Instructions
You will analyze the current literature on the health system in
the U.S. Your final project will include a paper, a voiceover
PowerPoint presentation, and an infographic of your proposed
solution. Possible solutions include a single payer universal
plan, a multi-payer universal plan, a potential enhancement to
the ACA such as adding a public option, Medicare for all, or a
complete repeal of the current law.
The three (3) deliverables are:
A paper that includes the challenges facing the U.S. in terms of
balancing the iron triangle of health – Costs, Access, and
Quality. Please address the following:
An examination of current policy
A discussion of whether healthcare should be considered a right
or a privilege
A discussion of the role of special interest groups on health
reform
Articulate the significance of the involvement the Congressional
Budget Office in determining the cost effectiveness of reform
Explain the importance of considering existing privacy laws in
reform efforts
Describe and justify your potential solution to current
challenges facing the U.S., including resource allocation

4. A voiceover PowerPoint presentation that summarizes the major
challenges facing the U.S. in terms of balancing the iron
triangle of health, a comparison of various possible solutions,
and your proposed solutions.
An infographic that outlines your final proposed solution to the
current challenges facing the U.S. in terms of balancing the iron
triangle of health.
Resources
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Rasmussen College Writing Guide
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APA formatting for the reference list, and proper grammar,
punctuation, and form are required. APA help is available
here
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Examines the current policy with strong supporting details.
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Provides a thorough, detailed argument as to whether healthcare
should be considered a right or a privilege.
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Discussion of the role of special interest groups on health
reform based on research with specific examples and fully
developed reasoning.
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Articulates the significance of the involvement the
Congressional Budget Office in determining the cost
effectiveness of reform with specific examples and fully
developed reasoning.
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Explains the importance of considering existing privacy laws in
reform efforts with specific examples and fully developed
reasoning.
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Summarizes the major challenges facing the U.S. in terms of

6. balancing the iron triangle of health, compares various possible
solutions, and proposes solutions with strong supporting
information.
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Formal style in presentation throughout with in-depth and
detailed slides. Clear narration.
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Outlines final proposed solution to the current challenges facing
the U.S. in terms of balancing the iron triangle of health with
specific examples and thorough, detailed reasoning at an
appropriate level for an infographic.
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Infographic is professional in appearance with accurate graphs,
figures, charts, and or images to further explain the message.