This publication reports on a worldwide survey of military health system beneficiaries, including children, conducted each year under a mandate from Congress to ensure regular monitoring of beneficiaries' satisfaction with their health care options. In 2003, the survey also addressed policy...

This report summarizes a series of reports investigating Indiana’s health care economy and markets. The findings suggest the need for policymakers in Indiana to address important challenges on multiple fronts. Important areas for immediate attention include greater efficiency in the delivery...

Transparency through public reporting of quality data is key to achieving the Institute of Medicine's vision for 21st century health care. This article reviews the status of states' voluntary public reporting of Medicaid managed care quality data. Twenty-one states have made plan-level data...

Shows that surprisingly few beneficiaries actively examine their choices in health coverage, though choice is somewhat more relevant for subgroups of vulnerable beneficiaries.

This compendium includes 128 survey questions used in previous research to assess dietary knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors for low-income populations over the age of 18. Questions on nine topics—including fruits and vegetables; grains, legumes, and fiber; variety; fat; calcium food...

This study evaluated demonstration projects that aimed to expand access to needed pharmaceuticals through comprehensive pharmacy services and improve the health of the mostly low-income population served by HRSA-supported health centers. Researchers examined 18 networks that collaborated with a...

This study evaluated demonstration projects that aimed to expand access to needed pharmaceuticals through comprehensive pharmacy services and improve the health of the mostly low-income population served by HRSA-supported health centers. Researchers examined 18 networks that collaborated with a...