Health Care Systems and Services
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Health Care Systems and ServicesPrivate Insurance versus Medicaid: Health Outcomes for Low-Income Adults
Combining claims data and income eligibility information for low-income adults in Colorado, the research team will investigate the differences in health care utilization, quality, and costs among low-income adults enrolled in Medicaid versus subsidized Marketplace coverage.
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Children and FamiliesThe Impact of Vaccine Mandates and Exemptions on Childhood Immunization Coverage
Childhood vaccines play a major role in minimizing the incidence of vaccine-preventable disease. While all states accommodate medical vaccine exemptions, certain states also allow for waivers on the basis of religious or philosophical objections.
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Health Care Systems and ServicesEmerging Strategies for Integrating Health and HousingThis series of case studies identifies and describes several emerging and promising interventions that sit at the intersection of housing and health across the country. Interventions reflect a variety of approaches and models from a diversity of communities and will span both the public and private sectors.| |
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Health Care Systems and ServicesBest Practices for Addressing the Medical and Social Needs of “Super-Utilizer” PatientsThis project investigates efforts in Michigan to address the needs of the “super-utilizer” population — individuals with serious health care and social needs who account for the majority of public health care expenditures in the United States. While there has been a growing number of interventions aimed this population, the existing evidence regarding impact is limited. The research is examining existing and potential policies that address the needs of super-utilizers while decreasing avoidable ED utilization and hospitalizations, and reducing health care costs.| |
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Health Care Systems and ServicesState Policies to Improve Access to Primary Care and Prescription Drugs in Private Health Insurance PlansThis study examines state level regulations that are being used to promote access to care for primary care services and prescription drugs in private insurance plans. Data are being drawn from a regulatory review of all 50 states and a more in-depth review of activities in six states.| |