Many of the findings from this analysis of employer responses to the parity law run counter to popular perceptions. Even though many employer organizations are wary of mental health and substance abuse parity, most Vermont employers were satisfied with the parity law overall. Employers did not...

Care coordination for adults with disabilities is typically marked by costly services delivered by a variety of providers, but comparative effectiveness research can help address these challenges. This research brief presents a framework for describing the range of personal characteristics,...

Care coordination for adults with disabilities is typically marked by costly services delivered by a variety of providers, but comparative effectiveness research can help address these challenges. This research brief presents a framework for describing the range of personal characteristics,...

This chartbook includes more than 25 graphics and tables developed by Mathematica to analyze the characteristics and service use of Medicaid beneficiaries with special health care needs, using State Medicaid Research Files data for four states. Offers recommendations for designing managed care...

This chartbook includes more than 25 graphics and tables developed by Mathematica to analyze the characteristics and service use of Medicaid beneficiaries with special health care needs, using State Medicaid Research Files data for four states. Offers recommendations for designing managed care...

As states consider options for incorporating disease management programs into Medicaid, they can benefit from Medicare's experience in this area. This four-page issue brief summarizes a study of best practices in care coordination for people with chronic illnesses and suggests key factors for...

Examines best practices in care coordination for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic illnesses and recommends design options for a congressionally mandated demonstration.

Care for beneficiaries with chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and diabetes, is a major expense to the Medicare program, and a major detriment to beneficiaries’ quality of life. The Medicare Coordinated Care Demonstration is testing whether case management and disease management...