This article explains the key role the federal government plays in defining the context and process of comparative effectiveness research as well as its funding. It also explores the mission, priorities, and research agenda of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.

This report looks at short-term outcomes for people in the Money Follows the Person (MFP) demonstration. It found nursing home residents who had low care needs and transitioned to community living, through MFP or by other means, were slightly more likely to remain in the community and avoid...

Average hospital outpatient department prices for common imaging, colonoscopy and laboratory services can be double the price for identical services provided in a physician’s office or other community-based setting.

This brief describes a novel approach that Mathematica Policy Research used to evaluate state oversight of a new Medicaid managed care program for individuals people with disabilities in Washington State.