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Sarita L. Karon, PhD, Joshua M. Wiener, PhD, Angela M.

This is the third Rate Review Annual Report issued by HHS. The report uses an analysis of 2013 data from 40 states in the individual market and 37 states in the small group market to estimate the impact of the Rate Review Program and the Rate Review Grant Program on premiums. Rate review reduced total U.S.

The Support And Services at Home (SASH) program in Vermont is a subcomponent of a larger Medicare demonstration--the Multi-payer Advanced Primary Care Practice (MAPCP) demonstration. SASH is a model of care coordination centered on affordable housing sites for older adults. This is an

In 2011, the U.S. federal government launched the Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative, a new model of federal-local collaboration designed to (i) improve how the federal government invests in cities, (ii) offer technical assistance to support local priorities, and (iii) help to coordinate funds at the local, state, and federal level.

The Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative (SC2) is a new interagency approach to partnering with cities for economic growth launched by the White House Domestic Policy Council in 2011.

The federal government has historically invested significant resources in the nation’s distressed cities.  However, the benefits of these investments have often not been fully realized.

Prepared for: Jeff Simms Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20201

In 2011, the U.S. federal government launched the Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative, a new model of federal-local collaboration designed to (i) improve how the federal government invests in cities, (ii) offer technical assistance to support local priorities, and (iii) help to coordinate funds at the local, state, and federal level.

The federal government has historically invested significant resources in the nation’s distressed cities. However, the benefits of these investments have often not been fully realized.

Medicaid and Permanent Supportive Housing for Chronically Homeless Individuals: Emerging Practices From the Field Martha Burt, Carol Wilkins, and Gretchen Locke Abt Associates

This is one of two reports examining the use of Medicaid to cover services for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, particularly in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). It describes existing practices in the field of communities currently serving homelessness and formerly homeless individuals Medicaid beneficiaries.

Martha Burt, Carol Wilkins, and Gretchen Locke

ASPE ISSUE BRIEF Health Insurance Marketplace Premiums for 2014 September 2013 Abstract

This report presents findings from an evaluation of CHIP mandated by CHIPRA and patterned after an earlier evaluation. Some of the evaluation findings are at the national level, while others focus on the 10 states selected for more intensive study: Alabama, California, Florida, Louisiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.

Mathematica Policy Research Mary Harrington Kimberly Smith Christopher Trenholm Sean Orzol Sheila Hoag Joseph Zickafoose Claire Dye Connie Qian Tyler Fisher Lauren Hula

Andre Chappel, Arpit Misra, Steven Sheingold Disclaimer: Persons with disabilities having problems accessing this document may call (202) 690-6870 for assistance.

Medicare Is Bending the Health Care Cost Curve-Executive Summary

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Pharmaceutical companies conduct clinical trials for many reasons. The most obvious goal of clinical trials is to demonstrate safety and efficacy to gain Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. FDA provides guidance to developers about what constitutes acceptable clinical trials and appropriate outcomes.

This is one of two reports examining the use of Medicaid to cover services for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, particularly in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). It provides a “how-to” guide on the various ways that Medicaid can cover such services, including the Medicaid authorities and new options provided under the Affordable Care Act.

This is one of two reports examining the use of Medicaid to cover services for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, particularly in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). It provides a “how-to” guide on the various ways that Medicaid can cover such services, including the Medicaid authorities and new options provided under the Affordable Care Act.

Prepared by:Stan Dorn, Sarah Minton, and Erika Huber The Urban Institute Under Task Order: HHSP23337026T Integrating Health and Human Services Programs and Reaching Eligible Individuals Under the Affordable Care Act

Prepared by:Fredric Blavin, Stan Dorn, and Jay DevThe Urban InstituteUnder Task Order: HHSP23337026TIntegrating Health and Human Services Programs and Reaching Eligible Individuals Under the Affordable Care Act

This paper presents findings from case studies of selected state-level integration and coordination approaches under the ACA and identifies areas of notable success or potential which may be of interest to other states.

This paper examines opportunities to apply findings from behavioral economics and decision-making theory to two specific health/human services program interaction contexts: using targeted enrollment strategies to get SNAP recipients into Medicaid, and encouraging individuals seeking health insurance through state marketplaces to apply for SNAP.

This paper summarizes opportunities for states to utilize time-limited federal cost-sharing to modernize human services program eligibility systems and to use data from health programs to streamline eligibility determination for human services.

This paper summarizes opportunities for states to utilize time-limited federal cost-sharing to modernize human services program eligibility systems and to use data from health programs to streamline eligibility determination for human services.

This PDF was submitted as an attachment to a Public Comment sent to the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services and/or the National Alzheimer's Project Act website.

Amy Burke, Arpit Misra, and Steven Sheingold Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation

June 2014 Brenda C.

In fall 2009, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a systematic review of the research literature on programs to prevent teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and associated sexual risk behaviors. Findings have been used in part to identify programs with evidence of effectiveness in reducing these outcomes.

ASPE ISSUE BRIEF

Brenda Spillman and Timothy Waidmann Urban Institute June 2014 Printer Friendly Version in PDF Format: http://aspe.hhs.gov/pdf-report/rates-and-timing-medicaid-enrollment-among-older-americans (37 PDF pages)

Analysis of the 2004 National Long-Term Care Survey reveals that when this cross-sectional nationally representative survey of older Americans was carried out, 14.3% of Medicare beneficiaries aged 65+ were enrolled in Medicaid.

Brenda C.

Strategies for Measuring the Quality of Psychotherapy: A White Paper to Inform Measure Development and Implementation Executive Summary May 15, 2014 Jonathan Brown, Sarah Hudson Scholle and Melissa Azur M

Jonathan Brown, Sarah Hudson Scholle and Melissa Azur Mathematica Policy Research   Abstract Various types of psyc

Various types of psychotherapy can benefit people who experience depression, anxiety, and other common mental disorders. However, the extent to which these psychotherapies are available and delivered effectively is largely unknown.

Medicaid-Financed Institutional Services: Patterns of Care for Residents of Nursig Homes and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in 2008 and 2009 Executive Summary May 7, 2014 Robert Schmitz, Victoria Pe

  Medicaid-Financed Institutional Services: Patterns of Care for Residents of Nursig Homes and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in 2008 and 2009 May 7, 2014 Robert Schmitz, Victoria Peebles, Rosemary Borck and Dean Miller Mathematica Policy Research Abstract Although states have begun to re

In this issue brief, the authors explore the provisions of the Affordable Care Act that may enable Americans with mental illness to obtain the mental health treatment and support services they need to continue working or get back to work.

ASPE Issue Brief, Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE), May 1, 2014, which can be accessed at http://aspe.hhs.gov/health/reports/2014/MarketPlaceEnrollment/Apr2014/

Prepared By: Erica E. Meade