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Research Highlights Archive: Law, Ethics, and Health
2009 & Prior
Research Highlights represent a selected portion of RAND Health research. For more, browse all RAND Health research.
Ambulatory surgical care for injured workers in California — October 21, 2009
This working paper examines the types of ambulatory surgical procedures performed on injured workers covered by the California workers' compensation (WC) program to identify whether there might be payment or quality of care issues that warrant further examination.
Regulatory refinements to California's workers compensation program — October 20, 2009
This study summarized potential fee refinements that would reduce medical expenses under California's workers compensation program.
Changing medical liability law won't have much effect on costs — October 10, 2009
Policies that reduce the average payout per medical malpractice claim won't have much effect on health care spending for the average patient.
California should improve treatment guidelines for injured workers — November 2004
The treatment guidelines being used to define medically appropriate care for California's injured workers need substantial improvement.
Ephedra—Is it worth the risk? — December 2003
At the request of the Department of Health and Human Services, researchers in RAND's Southern California Evidence Based Practice Center reviewed the available scientific evidence about the safety of ephedra and ephedrine as dietary supplements.
Managing care: Utilization review in action — August 2003
Researchers analyzed administrative data associated with nearly a half-million coverage requests in two large medical groups in California. Rates at which requests were denied were much higher than previously reported. Claims for services that had already been received were much more likely than claims to cover future services. Denial rates for emergency services and durable medical equipment were particularly high, suggesting the need for better dissemination of coverage rules for emergency care.
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