Health Policy Paper

Your local, state, or federal legislator is aware that you are a DNP recognized as a nurse leader, health

care expert, and constituent in their local community. As a recognized subject matter expert, they ask

you to assist them in evaluating pending health legislation (State or Federal) by submitting a position

paper on this health policy issue. You are to identify a current pending legislative bill related to an

emerging health care policy issue identified as critical to the future of health care in your community.

This position paper should include a summary of evidence-based research and pertinent background

information on the topic providing the legislator with a substantive yet concise briefing on all aspects of

the health policy issue. Be sure to provide and cite substantial (pertinent) evidence from the literature

that supports your discussion.

Title Page, Title, Student Name (First and Last), Course, Professor, Date

Health Policy Issue

Identification of the issue including the specific State or Federal legislative bill

Include substantive background information on the issue and legislation

Position Statement

Clearly identified position on the health policy issue

Defense of Position

Making the argument for the position

Supportive evidence for both sides of the issue including pros and cons

Identification of key stakeholders

Potential Solutions

Include alternatives and/or recommendations for revisions

Summary/Conclusion

One page summary/conclusion of argument with position statement

10 15 pages, double spaced, APA style, not including cover page and reference pages

Scholarly writing includes:

Complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, mechanics, APA formatting, and in

text citations, stay away from bullet pointing ideas