95): https://case.hks.harvard.edu/expanding-health-insurance-to-millions-learning-from-the-oregon-health-insurance-experiment/ (Links to an external site.)
Write a memo to the governor providing policy advice on their next steps based on your critical analysis of the information provided in the case as well as your knowledge of the health care system. Your memo should provide your position on the issue – after the experiment, should the State of Oregon expand their health insurance program? Your analysis should be supported by one or more policy analysis criteria – ethical, economical, feasibility etc. Identify at least 2 challenges or issues raised by the experiment and provide policy solutions to address them in support of the policy to expand health insurance coverage OR use these challenges to support your position against the policy to expand health insurance coverage in Oregon. You may need to do some research on your own to find evidence to support your position (Peer reviewed research literature and other resources). Please see grading rubric for assignment . Remember this assignment is considered the examination for this course. Good luck!
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackground
3 ptsProficient
Memo clearly defines the problem and its implications as well as a solution
1.5 ptsCompetent
Memo provides sufficient definition of the problem and its implications but lacks a clear solution to addressing the problem
0.5 ptsNovice
Problem definition is inadequate, demonstrate poor understanding of the problem and its implications.
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis
2 ptsProficient
Policy advice expertly discusses the rationale for the proposed policy solution and its potential impact
1 ptsCompetent
Policy advice proposes a solution to the issue with some explanation on the rationale for the choice
0.5 ptsNovice
Policy advice proposes a solution that is unrelated to the case study and provides no rationale
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFeasibility Analysis
3 ptsProficient
Policy analysis justifies feasibility of policy solution using policy analysis criteria
1.5 ptsCompetent
Policy analysis is justified by policy analysis criteria but a justification for choice of criteria not provided
0.5 ptsNovice
Policy analysis is not based on any criteria
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegration of Knowledge
6 ptsProficient
Memo expertly integrates information from the case study, incorporates comprehensive analysis of details, facts, and concepts in a logical sequence, providing a compelling argument in favor of proposed solution
4 ptsCompetent
Memo integrates some information from the case study, details and facts presented provide an adequate presentation of subject matter knowledge. Argument to support proposed solution is adequate but not compelling
2 ptsNovice
Memo integrates some information from the case study but overlooks critical details. Concepts are presented in isolation, and memo does not have a logical sequencing of ideas
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupporting Evidence
4 ptsProficient
Memo uses relevant demonstrable evidence from research in the literature to support points or ideas.
2 ptsCompetent
Memo uses some demonstrable evidence to support points or ideas
0 ptsNovice
Memo does not utilize research evidence and presents mostly the writer’s ideas and opinions
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
2 ptsProficient
Memo is expertly organized; ideas and thoughts are presented in a logical sequence
1 ptsCompetent
Memo is sufficiently organized with some logical presentation of ideas and thoughts
0 ptsNovice
Memo does not have a continuous pattern of logical sequencing.
2 pts