Larry Wants to Take Care of Himself
October 31, 2008 | Program Results Report
Like many low-income seniors in Minnesota, Larry wants to take care of himself, but he needs some help.
Barriers to care: financial
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Professional Obligations When Patients Pay Out of Pocket
November 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article examines the ethical responsibility of physicians to their patients when patients' health care decisions are influenced by financial considerations. As consumer-directed health care increases the amount of money patients pay out of pocket for medical services, new responsibilities emerge for physicians.
Promoting Greater Access to Health Information
March 1, 2009 | Issue Brief
The premiere issue of LegalNotes, an online Aligning Forces for Quality publication, provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' guidelines for HIPAA's Privacy Rule.
Massachusetts Program to Promote Long-Term Care Insurance for the Elderly Sets Contribution Levels for Elders Based on Income and Assets
May 29, 2006 | Program Results Report
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs created a conceptual model for a public-private partnership for long-term care.
Overcoming Obstacles to Health
February 1, 2008 | Report
These recommendations outline the greatest opportunities to improve the health of all Americans, including improving nutrition, physical activity and early childhood development, and establishing accountability for health impact in all policies.
Medicare/Medicaid Integration Program
October 31, 2008 | Program Results Report
The Medicare/Medicaid Integration Program helped states integrate - or move toward integration of - acute care and long-term care for dual eliglbles who are enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid managed care.
Laws that Limit Providers and Limit Patient Choice May Have Limited Effects
January 1, 2001 | Program Results Report
From 1996 to 1998, researchers at the University of Alabama studied the effect of any willing provider (AWP) and freedom of choice (FOC) laws on Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and employers.
Do State Health Insurance Risk Pools Make a Difference?
January 1, 2001 | Program Results Report
Researchers evaluated the extent to which eight state risk pools that were established in 1988 or earlier have increased access to health insurance and health care.
Pay for Performance Improves Quality Across Demographic Groups
July 1, 2013 | Journal Article
This article evaluates quality and the effect of pay for performance among minority patient groups, during a pay-for-performance program in 22 primary care practice sites.
Fresh Ideas: Improving the Health of Immigrant and Refugee Communities
June 13, 2013 | Program Results Report
Fresh Ideas was a targeted solicitation for proposals that aimed to give immigrants and refugees the tools and support they need to improve and maintain their own health.