Assignment
Choose one of the following three policies related to health care reform that influences the economy:
1. Individual Mandate
2. Cost-Sharing Reduction Payments to Insurers
3. Meaningful Use-Electronic Health Records (EHRs), HITECH Act)
Write a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, not including the title and References page that analyzes the chosen policy. Include the following in your paper:
1. Summarize how key elements of health care reform impact the economy on a macro level.
2. Research the governmental policy process that was involved with the development, implementation, and assessment of the chosen policy. Explain how the governmental policy process affected the way the policy was developed, implemented, and assessed.
3. Explain how the policy proposal you selected may impact three major stakeholders within the health care system (e.g., consumers, insurers, hospital systems).
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.