There should be a wealth of literature to pull from for an argumentative position relative to the cost of pharmaceuticals. In addition, you should be able to find historical information as well as more current literature. The last sentence of your introduction section should be your thesis statement. Your thesis statement should start with The purpose of this paper is to..
The final paper will require students to identify a specific community and assess its population health infrastructure. After the community has been identified and approved, students will provide an overall demographical and epidemiology sketch of the community which will include health trends impacting healthcare demand in the community. Next, students will assess the community healthcare systems for its ability to deliver care across the spectrum of healthcare needs, including public health systems, ambulatory care, emergency care, acute inpatient care, behavior health care, long term care, and alternative/complementary health care. Students will then analyze the current state of access to care across health systems for this community and distinguish unique healthcare needs of this community and faced depending on if it is a rural or urban community. Finally, students will analyze proposed future demographic and epidemiology health trends, healthcare demand, and access to healthcare across the spectrum of healthcare needs specific to this community.
The paper clearly provide thesis statement to note the purpose of the study. Note: The research paper for this course will be argumentative. The argumentative research paper requires you to take a position on an issue and support the position with persuasive facts and statements.
The conclusion should reaffirm the purpose of the study.
Good selection of sources.
Tip for body of paper:
An overview of the issue
Why is this issue a concern from a health care economics perspective?
Who are the major parties involved in this issue?
Which market forces have an impact on this issue?
How is demand illustrated in this issue?
How is supply illustrated in this issue?
How has the affordable care act impacted this issue?
How are health disparities demonstrated in this issue?
How has this issue been improved in other global markets?
What is your recommendation for making improvements based on economic principles.
The Final Paper must have a minimum of 10 pages for a Graduate level course (excluding the title, abstract, and reference pages). The paper must be typed, double-spaced with 1-inch margins in 12-point Times New Roman font with all references cited. As always, Wikipedia, Wikianswers, and Answers.com are NOT academic/scholarly sources. Papers will be graded based on the following areas: Foundation and synthesis of knowledge, application of knowledge critical thinking, writing skills, use of computer technology and application, and organization of ideas and format. Refer to Library Online Resource Center for any research assistance. Refer to the Student Handbook for policies relevant to academic honesty and other procedures and policies related to this course.
