Introduction (one paragraph)
1. Provide a brief background of your state’s socio-demographics (provide all
populations, no matter how small)
2. What are the economic/fiscal conditions of the state (is your state in a
financial crisis or financially robust)
3. What is the political landscape (Republican, Democratic, Independent,
Libertarian, Socialist Democrats dominance in state politics) like?
Main Body of Paper (3 1⁄2 pages)
1. Provide general state of the healthcare system in your designated state.
a. Focus on Cost, Access and Quality of care indicators
b. Hospital Ratings
Case Study by State and Presentation
HSA 3602
Revised 11/30/20
2. What makes the healthcare delivery system unique in your state?
a. What are the special aspects (challenges, benefits) of healthcare in
your designated state?
i. Are there any unique healthcare policies that stand out?
b. How is your state paying for healthcare?
i. What was the effect of ACA on that state (did the state
government reject ACA’s expansion of Medicaid)
ii. What is the status of the Medicare and Medicaid system? (is it
overburdened by high levels of poverty or a large senior
population, poor health outcomes)
iii. In general, what is the fiscal status of this healthcare system
(bankrupt, poorly financed, heavily privatized, heavily
subsidized by the state, lacks competitive insurance
marketplace etc.)
3. Critique your state: strengths and weaknesses (1/2 page)
4. Brief Conclusion (one paragraph)
a. Summarize main findings.
In lieu of Class Presentation
Each student will post their findings using a one-page PowerPoint slide on the
Discussion Board and Safe Assign for 5pts. Please use the audio function on
PowerPoint, if you can.
Include population size and social-demographics (ethnicity/race)
Median income per household
Medicaid expansion in your state or US Territory? Overburdened/Under
utilized
State per capita spending on healthcare, etc.
General health of the healthcare system
If there is space, identify some unique policy or initiative in your state
Content Guidelines of Assignment
Your paper must demonstrate the following competencies:
Your case study must be written in a clear and focused manner.
Your case study must demonstrate a strong analysis and synthesis of the
materials gathered for your paper.
There must be a minimum of SEVEN references required. These sources must
be reputable (CMS, CDC, KFF.org, peer-reviewed articles, for example)
Formatting Guidelines:
The main content of your Paper must be a minimum of 5 pages.
Use subheadings to signal a new segment in your writing.
Subheadings guide the reader from key point to key point.
Paper components:
Case Study by State and Presentation
HSA 3602
Revised 11/30/20
Include (APA style) Cover Page, Abstract, Main Body of paper,
Summary or Conclusion and Reference Page.
• APA style Title Page – This does not count as a page
• Abstract and keywords (start page numbering) – This,
however, does not count as a content page and should
between 150-250 words, double spaced).
• Introduction – Body of paper – Summary (minimum of 5
pages)
• Reference List – this does not count as a page. Consult Owl
Purdue University APA guidelines linked in the Menu of our
BlackBoard course landing page.
• Use 1-inch margins.
• Use a professional font (12 pt).
• Include an APA style Running Head.
• Double space
• Page numbers
• Your writing must be original. This means you must cite
outside sources if used in your paper. Do not copy any text verbatim. Try to
summarize in your own words and then cite from where the idea came. Use
proper quotations and citations when quoting a text.
• Save as a .docx or .doc formatted file
• Name File: YourFirstNameYourLastName_State_Name
• Upload your paper into SAFE ASSIGN and include your name
and the assignment
• For example: SteveJones_State_Name
• You must submit your paper to SAFE ASSIGN. Late submissions
will not be accepted.
• Note that SAFE ASSIGN only allows for one submission.
• Once you have submitted your paper to SAFE ASSIGN, the
software will scan its database and generate a percentage match for your paper. If
your paper reaches a 30% match threshold with another text or paper, you will
receive a 10-point reduction from your final grade. Egregious matches of 50% or
more will be treated as a form of plagiarism. This means do not plagiarize or heavily
paraphrase.
