Paper instructions:
Research a federal agency within the U.S. federal

government. Consider the complexity of the issues that

decision-makers at this agency must consider. Write a

research paper of 1,200-1500 words addressing the

following:
1. Describe the function, mission and scope

(work) of the federal agency you have selected.
2. Discuss the types of issues this agency

addresses.
3. Describe the impact this agency has on health

care policy and delivery.
4. Identify at least one current initiative the agency

considers a priority.
5. Provide a summary of the initiative.
6. Describe how and why a health policy analyst

needs to consider policy problems using political and

legal analysis.
A minimum of three scholarly sources must be cited.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines

found in the GCU style guide located in the Student

Success Center.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors

will be using the rubric to grade the assignment;

therefore, students should review the rubric prior to

beginning the assignment to become familiar with the

assignment criteria and expectations for successful

completion of the assignment.
You are required to submit this assignment to

Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success

Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to

Turnitin.