Toward more effective use of research in state policymaking

Toward more effective use of research in state policymaking

Collection:
Health Policy and Services Research
Author(s):
Meyer, Jack A., author
Alteras, Tanya T., author
Adams, Karen Bentz, author
Contributor(s):
Commonwealth Fund, issuing body.
Publication:
[New York, N.Y.] : Commonwealth Fund, December 2006
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Health Services Research -- statistics & numerical data
Policy Making
State Government
Massachusetts
United States
Genre(s):
Technical Report
Abstract:
This report sets out a conceptual framework to support effective use of health services research in state health policymaking. The four stages of the research and policymaking framework are: understanding the scope and extent of the problem; developing options; implementing a program or policy; and evaluating the program or policy. For each of these stages, the authors discuss practical lessons and communication strategies gleaned from interviews with researchers and policymakers. To illustrate the four stages, the report includes a case study of Massachusetts' groundbreaking health care reform legislation, under which low-income subsidies, employer assessments, and a health insurance clearinghouse are intended to expand health insurance coverage to all state residents.
Copyright:
Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder. Further use of the material is subject to CC BY license. (More information)
Extent:
1 online resource (1 PDF file (viii, 17 pages))
NLM Unique ID:
101309163 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101309163