This article defines qualitative research as applied in the field of dietetics to increase knowledge and competency in evaluating this type of research. The authors explain the design of qualitative studies, explore congruence with quantitative research, and provide examples of applications in...

The sixth policy brief in a Mathematica series on working with disability looks at the Demonstration to Maintain Independence and Employment (DMIE), which allows states to provide Medicaid-equivalent or “wrap-around†coverage to supplement existing health insurance for workers with...

This issue brief, the second in a series designed to give a quick overview of new trends in public health, highlights efforts to increase immunization coverage rates. Examines immunization registries, vaccination services, outreach and education, vaccination coalitions, and compliance monitoring.

Congress created the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP), an initiative to fund evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs, in 2010 to help reduce teen pregnancies and their negative consequences. The evaluation will expand the knowledge base on teen pregnancy prevention...

This chartbook uses Medicaid Analytic eXtract (MAX) 2008 data to describe the service utilization of Medicaid enrollees in managed care plans. The chartbook extends the analysis of the previous MAX chartbooks, which focused on the service utilization of Medicaid enrollees covered on a...

Focuses on 66 large Metropolitan Statistical Areas across the country to analyze trends in plan withdrawals through 2002 and examine factors affecting withdrawals and ramifications for beneficiaries. Notes that local conditions make a difference in market dynamics, and withdrawals have affected...