A Bipartisan Rx for Patient-Centered Care and System-Wide Cost Containment
April 18, 2013 | Report
The Bipartisan Policy Center recommends ways to contain health care spending while improving the quality and affordability of care.
Quality of Care
Americans receive only about half of the recommended care they should receive. Adopting quality improvement strategies, reducing racial and ethnic disparities in care, and changing how care is delivered at the local level can improve the care all Americans receive.
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About This Initiative
July 13, 2009 | Story
More information about this two-year joint effort.
Academia, Chronic Care, and the Future of Primary Care
October 1, 2010 | Journal Article
The Chronic Care Model provides a framework for redesigning primary care teaching clinics and could give residents positive experiences related to caring for chronically ill patients.
Academic Pediatrics November Issue Features Stories by Several RWJF Alumni
December 6, 2010 | Story
Scholars' articles address new research on childhood obesity, chronic conditions, the length of intern shifts and more.
Academic Test Scores Increase with Physical Fitness Scores Among New York Students in Grades K to 8
November 18, 2009 | Story
Physical fitness scores were measured by students’ 2007–08 NYC FITNESSGRAM percentile.
ACA Implementation - Monitoring and Tracking Series: Colorado
April 1, 2012 | Report
The authors conclude that with less than two years to go before the ACA is fully implemented, Colorado is reasonably well positioned and has made substantial progress in implementing health reform.
ACA Implementation--Monitoring and Tracking Series: Maryland
March 1, 2012 | Report
A combination of strong leadership, inclusive planning and deliberate but aggressive action by committed state officials and system stakeholders has permitted Maryland to make significant strides in designing its reformed health care system.
ACA Implementation - Monitoring and Tracking Series: Minnesota
July 1, 2012 | Report
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ACA Implementation--Monitoring and Tracking Series: Oregon
March 1, 2012 | Report
While Oregon has moved rapidly on health reform implementation, it still faces challenges. The authors conclude that in spite of challenges facing the state, Oregon is well positioned to fully implement the ACA, as well as its own health care reforms by January 1, 2014.
ACA Implementation - Monitoring and Tracking Series: Quantitative Analysis
February 23, 2012 | Report
The Urban Institute produces a series of reports documenting coverage trends across the country.