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HCA 320 Module 2 Healthcare Policy Healthcare Coverage Gap

The ACA was meant to provide quality healthcare coverage for all yet a coverage gap for some populations especially in states that oppose Medicaid expansion. Based on what you have learned so far in this course, create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses the coverage gap problem, who is impacted by the coverage gap, the role the ACA plays in the coverage gap, why the coverage gap should be closed, and solutions/ recommendations for closing the gap. Address the following in your PowerPoint:

• Select one state opposed to Medicaid expansion and describe why. Then, consider your own state. What are the benefits and drawbacks of Medicaid expansion in your state?
• Define what the coverage gap is (problem/issue)
• Discuss how the coverage gap impacts low low-income healthcare consumer population.
• What role does the ACA have in widening or closing the coverage gap?
• Why is it important to close the gap (implications for positive social change)?
• What are some solutions to closing the coverage gap and how can healthcare equity help close the gap? Include recommendations and/or solutions.

Your PowerPoint presentation should include/address:

• Title Slide (1 slide)
• Objectives Slide (1 slide)
• Medicaid expansion (1-2 slides)
• Coverage gap – define/problem/issue (1-2 slides)
• Coverage gap impact on low-income healthcare consumers (2-3 slides)
• Role ACA has in widening or closing the coverage gap (1-2 slides)
• Close the gap (1-2 slides)
• Solutions to closing the coverage gap and how can healthcare equity help close the gap? (2-3 slides)
• Reference slide (1-2 slides).

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HCA 320 Module 2 Healthcare Policy Healthcare Coverage Gap Instructions & Specifications

Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Study the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
2. Consider the discussion and any insights you gained from it.
3. Review the assignment rubric and the specifications below to ensure that your response aligns with all assignment expectations.
4. Create your assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, and check your spelling.

The following specifications are required for this assignment:

Length: 9-14 slides; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner

Structure: Include a title slide and reference slide in APA format. These do not count towards the minimum slide count for this assignment. Your presentation must include an objectives slide. Be sure to fully explain all slides in the Speaker Notes.

References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of three (3) scholarly sources are required for this assignment.

Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft PowerPoint document (.pptx)

Filename: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the module number (for example, “RHall Module 1.docx”)

Undergrad PowerPoint Assignment Rubric v1

Criteria	Does Not Meet 0%	Approaches 60%	Meets 70%	Exceeds 100%	Criterion Score
Criterion: Content/Quality of Information Weight: 40%	0 points Topic is inappropriate to assignment, not based on scholarly information (if required), unclear and difficult to understand, no hyperlinks to credible sites; did not include required assignment components; slide notes missing (if required).	24 points Topic is mostly covered and appropriate to assignment, but not based on scholarly information (if required); mostly clear and understandable; may contain hyperlinks to non-credible sites; some of required assignment components are present; minimal use of slide notes (if required).	28 points Good coverage of topic and appropriate to assignment; sound, research-based (if required) information; clear and understandable; hyperlinks to credible sites; all required assignment components are accurate and present; slide notes used appropriately (if required).	40 points In-depth coverage of topic and assignment components; outstanding clarity of information; detailed slide notes ensure all required content is well explained (if required).	Score of Criterion: Content/Quality of Information Weight: 40%, / 40
Criterion: Presentation Weight: 20%	0 points Unattractive; difficult to interpret; poor color choice and slide contrast; slide presentation unorganized; slide effects detract from the content; missing slide headings or sub-headings (if required for organization purposes); missing title/reference slides.	12 points Attractive but somewhat difficult to interpret; somewhat pleasing contrast between text and background, slide presentation may be somewhat disorganized; transitions and slide effects detract from the content; may be missing title or reference slides; included slide headings/sub-headings may detract from presentation.	14 points Attractive; easy to interpret, pleasing colors with strong contrast between text and background, slide presentation organized, good use of transitions and slide effects which enhance the presentation; both title and reference slides are present. Slide headings/sub-headings are used appropriately to organize the presentation.	20 points Excellent use of transitions and effects that enhance the presentation. Presentation is organized and designed for maximum impact of content.	Score of Criterion: Presentation Weight: 20%, / 20
Criterion: Use of Multimedia, Graphics, Diagrams, and/or Illustrations Weight: 30%	0 points Does not include required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations or they are irrelevant to topic or detract from slide content or presentation as a whole.	18 points Required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations are generally relevant but some may not appropriately support the slide content.	21 points Required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations are highly relevant and acceptably support the slide content; sized and positioned appropriately.	30 points Required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations add clarity and sophistication to the presentation content; they improve the effectiveness of the presentation.	Score of Criterion: Use of Multimedia, Graphics, Diagrams, and/or Illustrations Weight: 30%, / 30
Criterion: Writing, Mechanics, and APA Weight: 10%	0 points Style is inappropriate or does not address given audience, purpose, etc. Inconsistent grammar, spelling, and punctuation; APA format and style are not evident throughout the presentation.	6 points Style is somewhat appropriate to given audience and purpose. Repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language, sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. There are missing APA elements or some are incorrectly formatted throughout the presentation.	7 points Style is appropriate to the given audience and purpose. Word choice is specific and purposeful, and somewhat varied throughout. Minimal mechanical or typographical errors are present, but are not overly distracting. Reference slide and in-text citations have few formatting errors.	10 points Style shows originality and creativity. Word choice is dynamic and varied. Free of mechanical and typographical errors.  Reference slide and other in-text citations are formatted correctly using APA elements.	Score of Criterion: Writing, Mechanics, and APA Weight: 10%, / 10

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Score of Undergrad PowerPoint Assignment Rubric v1,

/ 100

Overall Score

Level 1

0 points minimum

Level 2

60 points minimum

Level 3

70 points minimum

Level 4

100 points minimum