Write
a 7-9 page paper with bibliography. Your written assignments must
follow APA guidelines. Be sure to support your work with specific
citations from this week’s Learning Resources and additional scholarly
sources as appropriate. Refer to the Pocket Guide to APA Style to ensure
in-text citations and reference list are correct.
You
will synthesize your understanding of why Medicare Part D passed, as
well as the influence of the various interest groups and governmental
entities during this process. Make sure to discuss both the policy
process and the policy environment—that is, the key players involved and
other circumstances that shaped this policy-making effort. For this
assignment, address the following questions, doing further research as
needed:
• How did various stakeholder groups influence the final outcome of Medicare Part D legislation?
• What were the specific strategies and tools that were used most effectively?
•
Does the fact that Medicare Part D passed corresponds with your
understanding of policy and politics, or did this surprise you? Explain
your response.
Field of study:
