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Research Paper Encourages Organized Patient Involvement in MCOs

November 1, 2002 | Program Result Report

The Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs prepared and disseminated a publication exploring opportunities for patient representation in managed care organizations (MCOs).

Highlights of the Final Omnibus HIPAA Rule

January 30, 2013 | Issue Brief

This brief details changes to the federal rule implementing modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

If You Have Pneumonia, Which Emergency Department will Give the Best Care?

May 17, 2012 | Program Result Report

Researchers at Emory University Department of Emergency Medicine analyzed data from two Atlanta emergency departments to ascertain barriers to achieving standard metrics of performance for treatment of patients with pneumonia.

Aligning Forces for Quality Physician Survey

April 22, 2011 | Report/Evaluation

This survey was developed by the National Survey of Small and Medium-Sized Physician Practices (NSSMPP) research team to assess the extent to which physician practices have adopted key components of the Chronic Care Model (CCM).

Older Patients Get Less Aggressive Treatment, Regardless of Health Status or Their Own Preferences, Study Finds

September 1, 2004 | Program Result Report

Starting in 1997, investigators at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, analyzed the effects of advanced patient age on resource use in hospitals, clinical outcomes for the patient and the cost-effectiveness of selected life-sustaining treatments.

Developing a Research and Education Agenda to Improve End-of-Life Care in Intensive Care Units

May 15, 2008 | Program Result Report

With $107,906 from the Special Opportunities Fund of from RWJF's Promoting Excellence in End-of-Life Care national program, researchers from the University of Washington organized and convened a workshop.

Project Safe Conduct: Collaborative Interagency Program to Improve End-of-Life Care for Cancer Patients and Their Families

May 15, 2008 | Program Result Report

Case Western Reserve University, in partnership with Hospice of the Western Reserve and the Ireland Cancer Center at University Hospital, created Project Safe Conduct.

Developing Insights into Disparities

November 1, 2007 | Story

Race and ethnicity affects how patients and their physicians interact and can impact health outcomes.

Stigma and Depression Treatment Utilization Among Latinos

May 5, 2011 | Journal Article

Stigma around depression affects Latino's interest in seeking treatment.

Key Findings from RWJF's Network for Multicultural Research on Health and Health Care

May 1, 2011 | Journal Article

The Network for Multicultural Research on Health and Health Care is a UCLA-based mentorship program that supports career development of junior investigators and their publishing efforts.

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