Randomized experiments are desirable but not always possible for social policy research, so "quasi-experiments" have become popular alternatives. This article reports on a systematic review of nearly three decades of methodological research to address the question of whether there is evidence...

To help transform primary care delivery and support the patient-centered medical home, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act supports adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records. This brief offers policy options that could ensure health...

This report describes the characteristics of SNAP households and participants nationwide in FY 2010. It also presents an overview of SNAP eligibility requirements and benefit levels. Nearly half of all participants (47 percent) were children and another 8 percent were age 60 or older.

This report assesses and identifies ways in which the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could potentially affect the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program community. It recommends comprehensive steps to support a successful transition from current health care delivery, financing, and payment systems to changes...

The Medicare Modernization Act has succeeded in providing seniors with more choice in Medicare Advantage private insurance plans. This article analyzes available information on these options and what they mean for beneficiaries. The author notes that most of the growth in choice stems from a...