Examines the impact of CKF on state health insurance policy and assesses the relationship between CKF grantees and state officials.

The federal government collects extensive disability survey and administrative data used by federal and state agencies for a variety of purposes. This report presents the findings from a review of the disability-related information and other key features of 40 existing national surveys sponsored...

As part of No Child Left Behind, parents of low-income students in low-performing schools are offered Supplemental Educational Services (SES) for their children. These academic supports, such as extra tutoring or group sessions, take place outside the regular school day. A report and executive...

This toolkit provides a practical guide to collecting, validating, and reporting Medicaid managed care encounter data.

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, and associated sexual risk behaviors. Findings have been used to inform two new federal policy...

In recent years, 39;47 has focused increasing attention on the reporting of program performance measures within SCHIP. This memo analyzes trends in state reporting from fiscal years 2003 to 2005, compares SCHIP performance measures to Medicaid and commercial benchmarks, and makes recommendations...

At schools, consumption of energy from low-nutrient, energy-dense foods may be reduced by limiting access to competitive foods and beverages, enforcing strong school wellness policies, and minimizing the frequency of offering french fries and similar potato products and higher-fat baked goods in...