\fOption #2: Analyzing a State or Local Healthcare Policy For the wrap-up of this course, it is time to weave together the knowledge you have gained; the goal of this project is to integrate the previous Critical Thinking assignments into an interconnected exploration of a specific healthcare policy. For the Portfolio Project, you will complete a two-part assignment (further explained below). Create the documents in the vein of a presentation that you might share with a community group that is having a policy explained for the first time; pretend that the group has no knowledge of what happens behind the scenes to create and implement a healthcare policy. You will not actually be required to present this to a group, but prepare the project so that it would be acceptable for an audience of that nature. The two documents you will create are as follows: 1. 2. A mind map (via the Text 2 Mind Map site) depicting the essential points and subpoints of your topic. Think of the mind map as a visual outline that addresses the questions listed below. A narrative explanation that covers the rationale, research, and processes involved in creating this healthcare policy. The narrative essay should serve as the commentary to accompany the mind map if it were being presented to the group mentioned above; it should be 4-5 pages in length. Reference the content here and all previous assignments before making your selection below. Instructions: This Portfolio Project will focus on state and local healthcare policy. Select a specific city, county, or state healthcare policy (other than policy covered in Module 3) to review. Provide information related to the following points: What was the name and introduction process of the original policy? What research was conducted and/or analyzed to determine the need for the policy? How was the policy promoted or lobbied against at the local and/or state level? Are any other local or state entities currently working toward a similar policy or has another local or state entity successfully passed a similar policy? Is the process similar or different? Adhere to the following standards: The narrative should be 4-5 pages in length, not including the title or references pages. Review the grading rubric, which can be accessed from the Week 8 folder. Be sure to follow the APA Format Support your interpretation with evidence from at least four peer-reviewed journal articles, other than the article provided here. It's helpful to search for articles. When you complete the Mind Map, you will be given a web address specifically created for the map. Type this web address at the top of the first page of your narrative, and then submit. Note that you will be given a web address, as well as a view-only web address. The first address, which is not view-only, is the one that should be submitted. The content should be able to answer the following types questions: WHO who proposed the policy? who influenced or contributed to the policy? Who does the policy benefit? Who did the policy impact positively and/or negatively? Who are the stakeholders? what is the name of the policy? what is the policy intended to address? What are the specific policy requirements (if applicable)? What are the ramifications of violating the policy? What is the goal? What other countries/states/local entities are working toward a similar policy or implemented a similar policy? What is the financial impact? What are the viewpoints of the stakeholders? What are the moral or ethical implications of this policy? When was the policy proposed? When was it implemented? When was it last modified? Why was the policy needed at the time of introduction? Why is the policy needed now? How is the policy funded? How is or was the policy promoted? WHAT WHEN WHY HOW If the content of your project presents answers to these types of questions, your project will reflect a critical approach to analyzing the chosen policy in a manner that would aid an audience in understanding the policy. Remember the "audience" is unfamiliar with the policy you have chosen so use these questions as guides to your analysis. Keep it concise - No more than 5 pages