Nursing Masters Level

Introduction

Assume you have the ability to select one major “new” health policy for implementation. Select a topic from those presented in this week’s readings.

Initial Post

Using 750 words, complete the following:

· Explain why you chose your topic and describe the expected impact on population health within the next five years.

· APA 7th ed

· Scholarly articles synthesis (Articles should not be more than 5 years old)

READINGS

Barry, M. J., Edgman-Levitan, S., & Sepucha, K. (2018, September 6). Shared decision-making: staying focused on the ultimate goal. NEJM Catalyst. Retrieved from https://catalyst.nejm.org/shared-decision-making-patient-decision-aids/

· Barton, M. (2013, November 26). Understanding population health management: A diabetes example.Health Catalyst. Retrieved from https://www.healthcatalyst.com/managing-diabetes-population-health-management

· Blumenthal, D., & Chopra, A. (2018, March 23). Apple’s pact with 13 health care systems might actually disrupt the industry. The Commonwealth Fund. Retrieved from https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2018/apples-pact-13-health-care-systems-might-actually-disrupt-industry

· Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (2019, June 12). Comprehensive primary care initiative.CMS.gov. Retrieved from https://innovation.cms.gov/initiatives/comprehensive-primary-care-initiative/

· Epstein, R. M., Fiscella, K., Lesser, C. S., & Stange, K. C. (2010, August). Why the nation needs a policy push on patient-centered health care. Health Affairs, 29(8). Retrieved from https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2009.0888

· Fagotto, E., & Fung, A. (2019, March 1). A connected patient is a healthier patient. The Commonwealth Fund. Retrieved from https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2019/connected-patient-healthier-patient

Note that you will have to create a free account to access the following article:

· The changing care team: New roles for current participants. Retrieved from https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/829538_2

Discussion Rubric – 100 Points
Criteria	Exceeds Expectations
Frequency of Contribution	Initial post with two peer replies posted on two separate days.  25 points
Initial Post	Initial post to is on time and of the correct length (500–750 words). All components of the initial post requirements are addressed. Course content synthesis is applied with at least two scholarly references included.  25 points
Peer Replies	On time. There was substantial evidence and synthesis of course content utilizing course topics and the introduction of questions and new information.  25 points
Writing Mechanics and APA Format	Few to no writing mechanics or APA errors.  25 points
Total points	100