Military Health Policy Research

The goal of RAND's military health policy research is to help the U.S. Department of Defense and Veterans Health Administration meet the challenges of providing the best care possible to this diverse population, while containing costs.

Military Caregivers Aid Injured Warriors, but Little Is Known About Their Needs — Mar 7, 2013

man in wheelchair with caregiverSpouses, family members, and others who provide informal care to U.S. military members after they return home from conflict often toil long hours with little support, putting them at risk for physical, emotional, and financial harm.

Recent Reports and News

Research Is a Fundamental Component of Suicide Prevention — May 24, 2013

tags and American flagWhile our research has taught us many things about suicide prevention we think additional research is critically needed in two areas, writes Rajeev Ramchand. The first is gun control. The second area is the quality of behavioral health care available to those who need it.

2012 RAND Arroyo Center Annual Report — May 17, 2013

soldier_helicopter_army_2011_0204This annual report describes Arroyo's research activities in 2012, with profiles of its five programs providing a close look at the year's research agenda. RAND Arroyo Center is the Army's federally funded research and development center for studies and analyses. Its mission is to help Army leaders make decisions that are informed by independent, objective, high-quality analysis.

At 65, RAND Continues to Make a Difference — May 14, 2013

To celebrate our first 60 years, we created 60 Ways RAND Has Made a Difference, an online book to illustrate our most notable contributions. On our 65th birthday, we provide five of the most recent ways in which we at RAND are proud to have made a difference.

Patients Can Complete Routine Data Collection Themselves — Mar 11, 2013

touchscreenPatient-facing kiosks are feasible in routine care and can provide data that can be used to substantially improve the quality of care.

A National Strategy for Supporting Military Caregivers — Mar 7, 2013

The act of caring for a veteran takes a physical, mental, and economic toll on caregivers and their families. Giving caregivers the skills and resources they need to cope and thrive should be as much a priority as giving veterans medical care.

Military Caregivers Aid Injured Warriors, but Little Is Known About Their Needs — Mar 7, 2013

man in wheelchair with caregiverSpouses, family members, and others who provide informal care to U.S. military members after they return home from conflict often toil long hours with little support, putting them at risk for physical, emotional, and financial harm.

Military Caregivers Aid Injured Warriors, but Little Is Known About Their Needs — Mar 7, 2013

Spouses, family members, and others who provide informal care to U.S. military members after they return home from conflict often toil long hours with little support, putting them at risk for physical, emotional, and financial harm.

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