8008 Feasibility Evaluation

Overview

In this assessment we bring key elements of the policy you pitched together and evaluate the local policy options you have identified and now propose align with federal guidelines, funding opportunities, and potential bureaucratic hurdles.

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Preparation

To prepare for this assignment, complete the following:

• Review to Construct the Alternatives content.
• Research:
• Local policy options align with federal guidelines.
• Funding opportunities.
• Potential bureaucratic hurdles.

Instructions

Your Feasibility Analysis document should follow this outline:

1. Introduction:

• Briefly state the problem your policy addresses and describe your specific policy proposal.
• Clearly state the purpose of this document: to assess the policy’s feasibility.
• Briefly mention your use of Bardach’s principles (especially criteria, outcomes, tradeoffs) in your analysis.

1. Feasibility Dimensions Analysis:

• For each of the six dimensions listed above (Political, Administrative, Economic/Financial, Legal, Technical, Social/Cultural):
• Define your specific criteria for feasibility within that dimension.
• Present evidence to support your analysis.
• Project outcomes (likelihood of success or anticipated obstacles).
• Discuss any tradeoffs identified within or between dimensions.

1. Overall Feasibility Assessment:

• Synthesize your findings.
• Summarize the key strengths and weaknesses of your policy’s feasibility.
• Reiterate major tradeoffs.

1. Recommendations for Enhancing Feasibility (if necessary):

• Propose concrete strategies to overcome identified obstacles or improve overall feasibility.

1. Conclusion:

• Provide an overall judgment on your policy’s feasibility.

Requirements

• Evidence-Based: Support your analysis with credible evidence for each feasibility dimension.
• Critical Thinking: Go beyond mere description; analyze why certain factors contribute to or detract from feasibility.
• Clarity and Conciseness: Present your analysis clearly and logically.

Additional Requirements

• Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Use current APA style and formatting, paying particular attention to citations and references. Refer to
• for citing and referencing tips.
• Length: 58 double-spaced pages, not including the title page or reference page.
• References: A minimum of two scholarly or professional resources.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Competency Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:

• Competency 1: Evaluate significant federal and state legislation that affects the scope of, access to, availability of, and reimbursement for healthcare services.
• Defines specific criteria for each of the feasibility dimensions.
• Synthesizes findings effectively, summarizing key strengths and weaknesses of the policy’s feasibility.
• Proposes concrete strategies to overcome identified obstacles or improve overall feasibility, backed by evidence and analysis.
• Competency 3: Evaluate the combined effects of social, economic, ethical, legal, and political forces on healthcare.
• Provides credible evidence from reputable sources for each feasibility dimension.
• Projects likely outcomes for each dimension based on evidence and analysis.
• Discusses significant trade-offs within each dimension and between different feasibility dimensions.
• Competency 6: Communicate effectively, in an appropriate form and style, consistent with applicable organizational, professional, and scholarly standards.
• Communicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the academic community.