The Supreme Court's Surprising Decision on the Medicaid Expansion
August 1, 2012 | Story/Journal Article
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The Problems with Government and how to Repair Them
February 1, 2000 | Program Result Report
Between 1992 and 1998, Derek Bok, former president of Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., researched and wrote two books on domestic policy gridlock.
National Survey on Drug Policy Shows Education and Insurance-Paid Treatment Best Tools for Curbing Abuse
December 29, 2007 | Program Result Report
Researchers at the National Opinion Research Center surveyed adults across the country to determine their preferences regarding education, interdiction, law enforcement and treatment alternatives for addressing the nation's drug problem.
Investigator's Book Suggests that Politicians are Not Swayed by Public Opinion When Making Policy Decisions
August 1, 2005 | Program Result Report
Lawrence R. Jacobs, PhD, from the University of Minnesota, co-authored the book, Politicians Don't Pander: Political Manipulation and the Loss of Democratic Responsiveness, published by the University of Chicago Press in 2000.
Energy Drinks: An Emerging Public Health Hazard for Youth
May 4, 2013 | Journal Article
Better labeling and more stringent regulation are warranted for energy drinks.
Redefining "Child-Directed Advertising" to Reduce Unhealthy Television Food Advertising to Children
March 12, 2013 | Journal Article
Food and beverage companies have pledged to reduce unhealthy marketing to children through the Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (CFBAI), but their pledges only apply to certain types of marketing.
Ready or Not? Protecting the Public from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism
December 19, 2012 | Report
This report provides a snapshot of our nation’s public health emergency preparedness. Its indicators are developed in consultation with leading public health experts based on data from publicly available sources, or information provided by public officials.
Support for the FDA's Regulation of Tobacco
October 12, 2011 | Program Result Report
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids supported the FDA's new authority to regulate tobacco by monitoring tobacco industry practices, assessing and translating scientific evidence, and defending the FDA against legal challenges.
Refocusing Responsibility for Dual Eligibles
October 1, 2011 | Report
This report released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation examines cost and quality issues associated with the 9 million individuals who receive health care benefits from both Medicare and Medicare (dual eligibles). The authors from the Urban Institute explain why and how Medicare should take responsibility for them.
RWJF Investigator in Health Policy Research, Daniel Carpenter, PhD, Publishes New Book on the FDA
February 24, 2011 | Story
In 2003, he received an RWJF Investigator Award in Health Policy Research to probe more deeply into pharmaceutical policy at the FDA. The pursuit quickly broadened.