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September Forum to Look at Politics and Policy of Comparative Effectiveness
Mathematica's Center on Health Care Effectiveness is sponsoring a forum on "Politics and Policy of Comparative Effectiveness: Looking Back, Looking Ahead," on September 9. Panelists will discuss four policy challenges to successful implementation of comparative effectiveness research: funding, appropriate use, direction of the enterprise, and proper scope. For information and in-person or webinar registration links, click here. Read the related issue brief.
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New What Works Clearinghouse Topic Area: High School Math
Helping high school students develop solid math skills is important to preparing them for college and the workplace. The new High School Math topic area from the What Works Clearinghouse will evaluate research on math curricula and interventions for students in grades 9-12 in subjects such as pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and calculus. Read more about this new area and see the first report.
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Do Older Americans Act Title III Services Reach Those Most Likely to Enter Nursing Homes?
Two new issue briefs present findings from the Administration on Aging’s National Survey of Older Americans Act program participants. The first brief assesses whether Title III services are reaching adults at higher risk of nursing home entry. The second brief compares the health and physical functioning of elderly adults who receive Title III services to that of older adults across the United States who meet the age criteria for these services. Read the release.
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Medicaid Expansion Under Health Reform
A new policy brief may help states navigate the addition of 16-20 million eligible Medicaid beneficiaries under health reform. The brief examines experiences from 10 states with existing programs that serve similar populations.
 
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Medicaid Buy-In Participants with Severe Mental Illness
August 30, 2010
New brief provides profile of recipients and their service use.
Services Successfully Target the Most Elderly
August 24, 2010
New issue brief examines recipients of Title III services.
Helping the Most Elderly Remain Independent
August 10, 2010
New issue brief examines Older Americans Act Title III services.
New Research on Patient Centered Medical Homes
August 2, 2010
Whitepapers describe ways to promote patient engagement and mental health care delivery, as well as improve care from HITECH Act.