Please write a policy memorandum about The "Affordable Insulin for All Act of 2023." that have 6 references out of which 4 should be from peer-reviewed scholarly journals. references should be put in using APA format. the policy memo should have a Cover Page, Introduction and Problem Definition, Issue Analysis, Proposed Solutions, and Strategic Recommendations, I am deeply interested in this Bill due to my experience with type 2 diabetes and my reliance on insulin since the age of ten. The increasing cost of insulin has become a significant concern for me over the past year. Insulin is an essential medication for me to manage my blood sugar levels and prevent severe complications related to my diabetes. Unfortunately, the price of insulin has surged in recent years, rendering it unaffordable for me. This has led to situations where I have been forced to go without it. For instance, last month, I had to make an emergency trip to Liberia, and after purchasing my ticket, I found myself with insufficient funds to afford my insulin. The price had risen to $172 after accounting for my insurance, so I could only afford one vial. I endured two weeks without medication due to the cost. The "Affordable Insulin for All Act of 2023" promises substantial relief for individuals like me who face such challenges.

Instructions for Policy Memo Assignment and Grading Rubric

2.2. Final Policy Memo

2.1.1. Formatting, page length and referencing

The page length must be between 4-6 pages, not counting the title and reference pages. You must use at least 6 references out of which 4 from peer-reviewed scholarly journals. Regarding formatting, for full points, use 12 point font, 1 inch margins, double-spaced. Use a separate reference page. Cite your articles within the body of the memo and write your reference page using the American Psychological Association (APA) format.

2.2.2. Contents of a policy memo

The contents of a policy memo can be organized in a variety of ways. Below is a general template which is adopted from "Writing a Policy Memo - Organizing Your Social Sciences Research Paper" by Research Guides at University of Southern California and Schmidt, 2018 How to write a Policy Memo book.

I. Cover Page

Provide a complete and informative cover page that includes the document title, and date. The title of the policy memo should be formally written and specific to the policy issue

II. Introduction and Problem Definition

A policy memorandum should begin with an introduction that defines the policy problem, provides important contextual background information, and explains what issues the memo covers. It usually includes brief evolution of the problem that is chronologically organized. This is followed by a short justification for writing the memo, why a decision needs to be made [answering the "So What?" question], and an outline of the recommendations you make or key themes the reader should keep in mind. Summarize your main points in a few sentences, then conclude with a description of how the remainder of the memo is organized. The voice in this section is is descriptive.

III. Issue Analysis

This section is where you explain in detail how you examined the issue and controversies, by so doing, persuade the reader of the appropriateness of your analysis. This is followed by a description of how your analysis contributes to the current policy debate. Review the Current Policies - What are they and why they are done this way? In general, no more than three policies should be discussed in this section. This section also includes an identification of positions on the issues held by stakeholders involved in the controversy. In other words, assess briefly how well it is or is not working from different perspectives. It is important to demonstrate that the policy issue may be more complex than a basic pro versus con debate. Be sure your analysis is thorough and takes into account all factors that may influence possible strategies that could advance a recommended set of solutions. Simply put, you need to show how the information you have collected leads logically to the conclusions/recommendations you have provided. The voice in this section is evaluative.

IV. Proposed Solutions

This section discusses available options or tasks for solving the problem and resolving the issues. Write a brief review of the specific solutions you evaluated, noting the criteria by which you examined and compared different proposed policy alternatives. Identify the stakeholders impacted by the proposed solutions and describe in what ways the stakeholders benefit from your proposed solution. Focus on identifying solutions that have not been proposed or tested elsewhere with the pros and cons of each solution, and the risk or potential opposition associated with each option for the decision maker. Offer a contrarian viewpoint that challenges the reader to take into account a new perspective on the research problem. Note that you can propose solutions that may be considered radical or unorthodox, but they must be realistic and politically feasible. The voice in this section is predictive.

V. Strategic Recommendations

Solutions are just opinions until you provide a path that delineates how to get from where you are to where you want to go. This section identifies what the policymaker should do as a choice between options. It restates evidence or arguments supporting this course of action. Describe what you believe are the best recommended courses of action ["action items"]. In writing this section, state the broad approach to be taken, with specific practical steps or measures that should be implemented. Be sure to also state by whom and within what time frame these actions should be taken. Conclude by highlighting the consequences of maintaining the status quo [or if supporting the status quo, why change at this time would be detrimental]. Also, clearly explain why your strategic recommendations are best suited for addressing the current policy situation. The voice in this section is prescriptive.

2.3. Policy Memo Grading Rubric

• Formatting (10 points)
  • Are all of the fonts and margins as specified?
  • Is the heading as specified? Are the pages numbered? Are all group members' names listed?
  • Are all in-text citations present and properly formatted? Is the bibliography properly formatted (in APA Manual of Style formatting)?
• Organization and Style (10 points)
  • Is the memo organized with a clear introduction that defines the problem, provides a roadmap for the memo, and summarizes the main recommendations?
  • Does the memo have a conclusion that draws together the key points?
  • Are there section headings, and do the section headings help the reader to follow the memo's "story"?
  • Is the memo free of spelling, grammatical, usage, and major stylistic errors? Is it clear and easy to read, yet written in a formal tone? Does it avoid jargon and state the problem and its solution in plain English? Note that the first-person ("We recommend...") is perfectly acceptable. Also note that, with very limited exceptions, bullet-points should be avoided in favor of plain language.
• Statement of the Problem (20 points)
  • Does the memo demonstrate a grasp on the major issues and actors involved in their "current world problem"?
  • Does the memo accurately describe the scope of the problem, explaining to the reader why he or she should care?
• Describing the Issues (20 points)
  • Does the memo draw accurately and effectively on major health and social sciences research and informed (expert) opinion surrounding the problem (12 sources cited, 5 by "experts")?
  • Does the memo effectively summarize and explain the various (and often competing) positions taken by relevant actors on the problem?
  • Does the memo describe existing projects or proposals to address the problem, including those that run against the memo's recommendations?
• Proposed Solutions (20 Points)
  • Does the memo clearly explain the proposed solution
  • Does the memo clearly indicate how the solution will actually address the problem
  • Does the memo include the pros and cons of each solution
• Recommendations (20 Points)
  • Does the memo clearly state their recommendations in a way that leaves no doubt as to the position of the authors?
  • Do the recommendations address competing proposals and potential counter-arguments?
  • Does the memo take its chosen audience into account, recommending actions that could plausibly be taken by the memo's recipient?
  • In general, are the recommendations plausible, taking into account the resources and circumstances necessary to carry them out?

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