Editors and Researchers Beware
April 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Various methods of calculating eligibility rates in random digital dial (RDD) surveys lead to substantially different response rates.
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2008: The Year in Research
January 7, 2009 | Commentary/Story
Every year we choose 10 articles from our top research and evaluation projects that had real impact in the policy arena, helped shape our thinking and work, or stood out in other ways. This year we asked you to participate in the selection process with us. Please read further to see the results.
Juanita Merchant, MD, PhD
October 1, 2005 | Story
Merchant was recruited to the University of Michigan as an assistant professor and developer of a molecular biology laboratory.
Kenneth R. Cooke, MD
January 31, 2008 | Story
"We're poised to change the way we treat this disease," Cooke says. "To be in a position to 'raise' rather than simply 'follow' the standard of care for our patients is the most exciting part of my work."
Transforming Care at the Bedside (Phase 2)
December 1, 2012 | Report
This evaluation was of a program that sought to test the impact of rapid-cycle improvement efforts championed and carried out primarily by nurses on the quality of care in hospital medical/surgical units.
How Can Comparative Effectiveness Research Improve the Quality of U.S. Health Care?
July 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
Research has suggested that as much as 30 percent of health care spending may be wasted on care that does not improve health.
Prescription for Health: Promoting Healthy Behaviors in Primary Care Research Networks
December 1, 2012 | Report
This evaluation was of a program that sought to incorporate effective health behavior counseling into routine primary care.
Improving Chronic Illness Care
December 1, 2012 | Report
This evaluation was of a program designed to test the effectiveness of the use of learning collaboratives and the Chronic Care Model in improving health care organizations’ ability to improve the health of patients with chronic illness.
Diabetes Initiative
December 1, 2012 | Report
This program was a 30-month, multi-site initiative to improve diabetes self-management and to determine whether self-management principles could be implemented effectively in real-world settings.
Consumer Beliefs and Use of Information about Health Care Cost, Resource Use, and Value
October 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
Increased investments in transparency—particularly of health care cost and resource use information—are meant to address the challenges of rising costs and inefficient care.