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Commentary

Understanding the Impact of the Elimination of the Individual Mandate Penalty

Aug 10, 2018

Starting in 2019, the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate penalty will be eliminated, effectively ending the law's requirement that most people have health insurance. While declines in coverage and increases in premiums are likely, the magnitudes of these effects are highly uncertain.
Commentary

Public Health Reasons to Tune Into TV's 'Dear White People'

Aug 10, 2018

The public health community often focuses on disease-based models of health, where doctors treat a specific disease without considering other aspects of the person's experience. A more holistic approach could account for relationship dynamics, how sexual identities can be fluid and how gender roles can influence sexual decision making.
Commentary

Potential Benefits for Most New Yorkers but No Free Lunch: Tough Decisions for Single-Payer Health Care in New York

Aug 6, 2018

A single-payer plan in New York would shift health-care spending to the state instead of private insurers. As with any far-reaching legislation, there are trade-offs and it is important that policymakers consider the impact of the single-payer plan in totality.
Commentary

CONSORT-SPI 2018: Announcing an Extension for Randomized Controlled Trials of Social and Psychological Interventions

Aug 2, 2018

Complete and transparent reporting of randomized controlled trials is integral for replication, critical appraisal and understanding context. A new extension of the CONSORT Statement aims to improve the reporting of randomized controlled trials of social and psychological interventions.
Commentary

Local Development of a Culture of Health: Learning from Sentinel Communities

Aug 1, 2018

The Culture of Health project focuses on making health a priority in communities. As the United States grapples with health care spending and changing demographics, the Sentinel Communities project will illuminate stories from local communities and paint a picture of the ways communities strive to improve population health.

More Research on Health, Health Care, and Aging

Briefings

States vs. the Federal Government: Marijuana Legalization in the United States

Jun 9, 2017

As the marijuana policy landscape continues to change from state to state, the substance remains illegal under federal law. How can action abroad help inform policy in the United States, and what are Congress' options?
Repeal, Replace, Repair, or Improve? The Future of the ACA

Mar 17, 2017

With a new administration in the White House, Congress is taking a renewed look at the Affordable Care Act. RAND senior economist Christine Eibner will brief legislators on the impacts of policies proposed by both sides of the aisle. [Washington, DC]
Insights About Marijuana Legalization in the United States

Jan 21, 2015

Marijuana legalization is a complex issue under serious debate. As Vermont prepares to vote on legalization, this briefing reviews a RAND report that analyzes income-earning potential for the state, marijuana policy in the U.S. and abroad, alternatives to marijuana prohibition, and how federal-state conflicts can impact policy choices.
Skin in the Game: How Consumer-Directed Health Plans Can Affect the Cost and Use of Health Care

Dec 10, 2012

If half of Americans with employer-sponsored insurance enrolled in consumer-directed plans, annual health care costs would fall by an estimated $57 billion. Is this the answer to growing health care costs?
Prisoner Reentry and Public Health: Is Your State Ready?

Jun 21, 2012

Lois Davis discusses prisoner reentry—how health affects reentry into a community; the critical roles that health care providers, other social services, and family members play in successful reentry; and recommendations for improving access to care for this population in the current fiscal environment.

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Alerts & Newsletters

RAND periodically sends alerts and newsletters to update Congress on highlights of recent work about health and health care.

What are the Impacts of Medical Marijuana Advertising on Adolescents?

Jul 31, 2018

As legalization of recreational marijuana becomes prevalent across multiple states, many policymakers will face complex choice when it comes to regulations.
How Many Americans Will Need Nursing Home Care and At What Cost?

Nov 8, 2017

More than half of Americans will need a nursing home during their lifetime. For most people, these stays will be short and relatively affordable. But a small portion of people will have longer stays and significantly higher out-of-pocket spending.
Analysis of Health Care Tax Subsidies Under the ACA and its Alternatives

Jul 13, 2017

A new report compares the implications of different tax-based approaches to subsidizing health insurance enrollment in the individual market.
In Case You Missed It: Creating Better Support for Our Nation's Hidden Heroes

Jun 28, 2017

RAND conducted the first-ever study on the roles and risks of military and veteran caregivers in 2014. Now, a new research blueprint provides policymakers with an understanding of where more research is needed to improve the lives of these caregivers.
In Case You Missed It: Marijuana Legalization in the United States

Jun 21, 2017

While the number of states legalizing marijuana for both medical and non-medical use continues to grow, marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Beau Kilmer gives a briefing on the options the government has for addressing marijuana policy.
What Does Research Say About Potential Health Plan Proposals?

Jun 14, 2017

RAND experts have analyzed proposed alternatives to replace parts of the Affordable Care Act, examining how policy changes would affect people with pre-existing conditions; the impact on consumers of excluding some essential health benefits; and the impact of a continuous coverage requirement.
In Case You Missed It: Funding Considerations in the Fight Against the Opioid Epidemic

May 24, 2017

Rosalie Liccardo Pacula testified before Congress and discussed RAND research on the causes of the opioid epidemic and the effectiveness of treatment methods such as drug monitoring programs.
In Case You Missed It: Preventing Veteran Suicide

May 19, 2017

Suicide is a public health threat that affects all demographics, but recently attention has been focused on the risk of suicide among veterans. Preventative measures could include strengthening community-based programs for those who do not receive care at the VA.
Newsletter

In Case You Missed It: Repeal, Replace, Repair, or Improve? The Future of the ACA

Apr 6, 2017

In this congressional briefing, Christine Eibner discusses her research on the Affordable Care Act and the impacts of health care policies proposed by both sides of the aisle. She presents potential tensions and considerations that policymakers will need to address.
Health Care Issues in the 115th Congress

Mar 24, 2017

RAND research examines a wide range of health care issues important to the 115th Congress: the Affordable Care Act and potential policy alternatives, health care delivery approaches, public health issues, drug policy, and veterans' health care issues.
Estimating the Impacts of the Trump and Clinton Health Plans

Oct 18, 2016

How do the major party candidates' plans address the biggest issues facing health care reform? RAND experts estimated the impacts of the Trump and Clinton health plans on the number of uninsured, costs for consumers, and the federal deficit.
Informing Decisions on Health Care Reform

Aug 2, 2016

The House Republicans have released their health care reform plan, which is described as the starting point for new legislation in the 115th Congress. RAND experts examine the key features of this plan, the impact, and potential costs.
Ransomware Hackers Are Coming for Your Health Records

Apr 27, 2016

Cybercriminals may be preying on hospitals because cyber protection measures likely have not kept pace with electronic data collection and because hospitals typically do not have backup systems and databases in place. These kind of attacks can strain health care systems and potentially put patients' lives at risk.
Retail Clinics May Increase Medical Spending, Rather Than Trim Costs

Mar 31, 2016

Retail clinics have been touted as a way to decrease health care spending. But, a new study found that retail clinics may actually drive up medical spending by creating demand for new medical services.
Bringing Sky-High Prescription Drug Prices Down to Earth

Dec 17, 2015

In the U.S. pharmaceutical market, it may seem like anything goes, but it doesn't have to: Increased competition among drug companies and improved bargaining power of insurers and consumers could help keep high prescription prices in check.
24/7 Sobriety Project: A Promising New Way to Curb Problem Drinking and Reduce Costs

Aug 20, 2015

Recently, the Senate took steps to expand funding for 24/7 Sobriety Programs, like one in South Dakota. These programs are a promising and innovative way to help curb problem drinking and improve public health.
Will Increasing Access to Treatment Help Stop the Opioid Overdose Crisis?

Aug 18, 2015

Heroin-related overdose deaths quadrupled from 2002 to 2013, and many people who used heroin were also addicted to other substances, like prescription opioid painkillers. A RAND study shows how the growth in physicians permitted to prescribe buprenorphine may help increase access to effective opioid addiction treatment.
What's at Stake in King v. Burwell?

Feb 26, 2015

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case of King v. Burwell on March 4. RAND research explains the role of premium tax credits in ensuring stability in the individual insurance market and gives insight into what might happen if the court rules to invalidate subsidies in states with federally facilitated marketplaces.
What's On the Health Care Agenda for the 114th Congress?

Jan 29, 2015

The health policy legislative agenda for the new Congress may have far-reaching effects for Americans, starting with the Affordable Care Act and including health care costs, telemedicine, prescription drugs and innovation, caregiving, Medicare payment, and public health.
Affordable Care Act: Subsidies Elimination or Individual Mandate Would Lower Enrollment and Hike Premiums

Oct 30, 2014

As the Affordable Care Act's second open enrollment period approaches, efforts to improve enrollment are under scrutiny. But, issues could impact major provisions of the law, including a legal challenge to tax credits in states with federally run exchanges.
"Ask Me Anything" About Ebola and Other Infectious Diseases

Oct 17, 2014

With West Africa's Ebola outbreak reaching distant shores, is the U.S. prepared to contain this threat? Members of Congress hear from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director, Thomas Frieden. Also hear reactions from RAND's Melinda Moore in an "Ask Me Anything" session about Ebola.
Lessons to Learn from the Ebola Outbreak

Sep 16, 2014

The World Health Organization has announced that the Ebola outbreak is still accelerating. While hundreds of lives have been lost and more fatalities are expected, there are key lessons to be learned and reasons to be optimistic about fighting this disease.
State Medicaid Showdowns Heat Up As Summer Starts

Jul 9, 2014

As some states continue to battle over whether to expand their Medicaid programs, RAND research can help provide insight on what's at stake for residents in states that do not expand their programs. States that don't expand Medicaid may have lower direct state budgetary costs, but they may miss out on economic growth and pay more to care for the uninsured.
9.3 Million Increase in Americans with Health Insurance Coverage

May 19, 2014

Using nationally representative survey data from the American Life Panel, RAND researchers found a net gain in insurance coverage of 9.3 million from September 2013 to March 2014. This net gain is a result of 14.5 million gaining coverage while 5.2 million of the insured were losing coverage.
RAND Researchers Identify Gaps in Support for America's Military Caregivers

Apr 1, 2014

RAND released a new report, “Hidden Heroes: America's Military Caregivers” that sheds light on the magnitude of military caregiving in the United States and identifies gaps in the array of programs, policies, and initiatives designed to support military caregivers.

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Testimony

Suicide Prevention in California: Three Goals for Developing a Statewide Plan

Rajeev Ramchand
Testimony presented before the California Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission on May 24, 2018.
Should Canada "Start Low and Go Slow" When It Comes to Cannabis Potency?

Beau Kilmer
Testimony presented before the Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science, and Technology Senate of Canada on May 7, 2018.
Considering Cannabis Legalization in Canada: Prices, Taxes, and International Implications

Beau Kilmer
Testimony presented before the House of Commons of Canada Standing Committee on Health on September 14, 2017.
Creating Better Support for our Nation's Hidden Heroes: A Research Blueprint for Military and Veteran Caregivers

Terri Tanielian
Testimony presented before the Senate Special Committee on Aging on June 14, 2017.
Funding Considerations in the Fight Against the Opioid Epidemic: What the Science Tells Us

Rosalie Liccardo Pacula
Testimony presented before the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies on April 5, 2017.
Regulating Medical Marijuana Markets: Insights from Scientific Evaluations of State Experiments

Rosalie Liccardo Pacula
Testimony presented before the Florida House of Representatives Health & Human Services Committee, Subcommittee on Health Quality on January 25, 2017.
Dementia Long-Term Care Policy Options for Family Caregivers and Medicare

Regina A. Shih
Testimony submitted to the Senate Finance Committee, Subcommittee on Health Care on July 13, 2016.
Expanding the Use of Telehealth: Promise and Potential Pitfalls: Addendum

Ateev Mehrotra
Document submitted on June 5, 2014 as an addendum to testimony presented before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Health on May 1, 2014.
Expanding the Use of Telehealth: Promise and Potential Pitfalls

Ateev Mehrotra
Testimony presented before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Health on May 1, 2014.
Evidence on Home Visiting and Suggestions for Implementing Evidence-Based Home Visiting Through MIECHV: Addendum

M. Rebecca Kilburn
Document submitted on April 16, 2014 as an addendum to testimony presented before the House Ways and Means Committee, Subcommittee on Human Resources on April 2, 2014.
Evidence on Home Visiting and Suggestions for Implementing Evidence-Based Home Visiting Through MIECHV

M. Rebecca Kilburn
Testimony presented before the House Ways and Means Committee, Subcommittee on Human Resources on April 2, 2014.
The Monetary Costs of Dementia in the United States

Michael D. Hurd
Testimony presented before the Senate Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies on February 26, 2014.
Suicide Prevention in California: Strategies from Science

Rajeev Ramchand
Testimony presented before the California State Senate Select Committee on Mental Health on September 24, 2013.
The Monetary Costs of Dementia in the United States: Addendum

Michael D. Hurd
Document submitted on July 12, 2013 as an addendum to testimony presented before the Senate Special Committee on Aging on April 24, 2013.
Physician Payment Reform: Designing a Performance-based Incentive Program: Addendum

Cheryl L. Damberg
Document submitted on July 12, 2013 as an addendum to testimony presented before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Health on June 5, 2013.
What Should We Learn From Boston?

Arthur L. Kellermann
Testimony presented before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on July 10, 2013.
Expanding Medicaid Is the Best Financial Option for States

Carter C. Price
Testimony presented before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Health June 12, 2013.
Physician Payment Reform: Designing a Performance-based Incentive Program

Cheryl L. Damberg
Testimony presented before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Health on June 5, 2013.
The Monetary Costs of Dementia in the United States

Michael D. Hurd
Testimony presented before the Senate Special Committee on Aging on April 24, 2013.
Efforts to Reform Physician Payment: Tying Payment to Performance

Cheryl L. Damberg
Testimony presented before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Health on February 14, 2013.
Allowances for Spinal Hardware under California’s Official Medical Fee Schedule: Issues and Options

Barbara O. Wynn
Testimony presented before the California State Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee on May 9, 2012.
Securing the Future of the Social Security Disability Insurance Program

Nicole Maestas
Testimony presented before the House Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Social Security on March 20, 2012.
Suicide Prevention Efforts and Behavioral Health Treatment in the Veterans Health Administration

Katherine E. Watkins
Testimony presented before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Health on December 2, 2011.
Insights from Early RAND Research on Deployment: Effects on U.S. Service Members and Their Families

James Hosek
Testimony presented before the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee on July 27, 2011.
Availability of Drinking Water in California Public Schools

Mark A. Schuster
Testimony presented before the California State Assembly Subcommittee on Education on April 2, 2008.

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2010 and prior

Insights on the Effects of Marijuana Legalization on Prices and Consumption

Beau Kilmer

Testimony presented before the California State Assembly Public Safety Committee and California State Senate Public Safety Committee on September 20, 2010.

Testimony

An Assessment of the Scientific Support Underlying the FY2011 Budget Priorities of the Office of National Drug Control Policy

Rosalie Liccardo Pacula

Testimony presented before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Subcommittee on Domestic Policy on April 14, 2010.

Testimony

Children on the Home Front: The Experiences of Children from Military Families

Anita Chandra

Testimony before the House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Military Personnel on March 9, 2010.

Testimony

October 28, 2009
Legalizing Marijuana: Issues to Consider Before Reforming California State Law

Rosalie Liccardo Pacula

Testimony presented before the California State Assembly Public Safety Committee.

October 27, 2009
Issues in "Meaningful Use" of Health Information Technology for Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Harold Alan Pincus

Testimony presented before the Health Information Technology Policy Committee of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.

April 29, 2009
Gauging Future Demand for Veterans' Health Care: Does the VA Have the Forecasting Tools It Needs?

Katherine M. Harris

Testimony presented before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee.

March 24, 2009
Assessing Combat Exposure and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Troops and Estimating the Costs to Society: Implications from the RAND Invisible Wounds of War Study

Terri Tanielian

Testimony presented before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

September 23, 2008
Health Insurance Market Rating Practices

John Bertko

Testimony presented before the Senate Finance Committee.

July 17, 2008
The Potential Benefits and Costs of Increased Adoption of Health Information Technology

Richard Hillestad

Testimony presented before the Senate Finance Committee.

June 30, 2008
Assessing Health and Health Care in the District of Columbia

Carole Gresenz

Testimony presented before the DC City Council Committee on Health.

Testimony unavailable - oral remarks only.

June 12, 2008
Invisible Wounds of War: Quantifying the Societal Costs of Psychological and Cognitive Injuries

Christine Eibner

Testimony presented before the Joint Economic Committee.

June 11, 2008
Invisible Wounds of War: Recommendations for Addressing Psychological and Cognitive Injuries

Terri Tanielian

Testimony presented before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

June 11, 2008
Invisible Wounds of War: Summary of Key Findings on Psychological and Cognitive Injuries

Lisa H. Jaycox

Testimony presented before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

June 3, 2008
The Case for Keeping Quality on the Health Reform Agenda

Elizabeth A. McGlynn

Testimony presented before the Senate Committee on Finance.

April 2, 2008
Availability of Drinking Water in California Public Schools

Mark A. Schuster

Testimony presented before the California State Assembly Subcommittee on Education.

March 12, 2008
What Research Tells Us About the Reasonableness of the Current Priorities of National Drug Control

Rosalie Liccardo Pacula

Testimony presented before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Subcommittee on Domestic Policy.

September 12, 2007
Protecting Emergency Responders at Large-Scale Incidents: Lessons Learned from the Response to the Attacks on the World Trade Center

Brian A. Jackson

Testimony presented before the House Education and Labor Committee.

June 20, 2007
Perspective on B17-076

Nicole Lurie

Written testimony submitted to the Council of the District of Columbia, Committee on Health.

March 28, 2006
Public Health Preparedness in the 21st Century

Nicole Lurie

Testimony presented before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Subcommittee on Bioterrorism and Public Health Preparedness.

September 20, 2005
Consumer-Directed Health Plans: Research on Implications for Health Care Quality and Cost

Cheryl M. Damberg

Testimony presented to the California Department of Insurance.

April 21, 2005
Initiatives to Control Military Health Costs

S. D. Hosek

Testimony presented to the Senate Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Personnel.

February 28, 2005
Public Health Preparedness in California: Lessons from Seven Jurisdiction

Jeffrey Wasserman

Testimony presented to the California State Assembly Budget Committee, Subcommittee on Health and Human Services.

June 2, 2004
Public Health Preparedness in California: Lessons from Seven Jurisdictions

Nicole Lurie

Testimony presented to the California State Senate Committee on Health and Human Services.

June 17, 2003
Statement on the Final Report of the President's Task Force to Improve Health Care Delivery for Our Nation's Veterans

C. Ross Anthony

Testimony presented before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Testimony not available

May 30, 2003
Ephedra: Is It Worth the Risk?

Paul G. Shekelle, Sally C. Morton, Margaret Maglione, Mary L. Hardy, Marika Suttorp, Elizabeth Roth, Lara Jungvig, Walter Mojica, James Gagne, Shannon Rhodes, E. McKinnon, and Sydne Newberry

Testimony submitted for the Record to the New York State Senate Committee on Consumer Protection.

January 15, 2003
Inflation in Hospital Charges: Implications for the California Workers' Compensation Program

Barbara O. Wynn

Testimony presented before the California State Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee.

June 10, 2002
After 9/11: Stress and Coping Across America

Mark A. Schuster, Bradley Stein, Lisa Jaycox, Rebecca L. Collins, Grant N. Marshall, Marc N. Elliott, Annie Jie Zhou, David E. Kanouse, J.L. Morrison, and Sanda H. Berry

Testimony presented before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions field hearing.

November 6, 2001
Anthrax Attacks, Biological Terrorism and Preventive Responses

John V. Parachini

Testimony presented to the Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, and Government Information, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate.

July 13, 2001
The Costs of Covering Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care at the Same Level as Medical Care in Private Insurance Plans

Roland Sturm

Testimony presented to the Health Insurance Committee, National Conference of Insurance Legislators.

April 4, 2000
Testimony on Drug Treatment Alternatives to Incarceration

Martin Y. Iguchi

Testimony presented to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources, Committee on Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives.

February 17, 2000
What Is SAMHSA Doing to Help Communities Make Good Decisions About the Allocation of Scarce Treatment Resources?

Martin Y. Iguchi

Testimony presented to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources, Committee on Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives.

October 21, 1999
Effects of Substance Abuse Parity in Private Insurance Plans Under Managed Care

Roland Sturm

Testimony presented to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources, Committee on Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives.

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Briefs

2015 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Substance Use Among U.S. Active-Duty Service Members 2018

The 2015 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health, health-related behaviors, and well-being of active-duty service members. This brief reviews results for substance use, particularly use of alcohol, tobacco, and medication.
2015 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Among U.S. Active-Duty Service Members 2018

The 2015 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health, health-related behaviors, and well-being of active-duty service members. This brief reviews results for health promotion and disease prevention.
2015 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Mental and Emotional Health Among U.S. Active-Duty Service Members 2018

The 2015 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health, health-related behaviors, and well-being of active-duty service members. This brief reviews results for mental and emotional health.
2015 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Summary Findings and Policy Implications 2018

The 2015 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health, health-related behaviors, and well-being of active-duty service members. This brief summarizes results for broad topics of the survey, such as substance use and mental health.
2015 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Sexual Behavior and Health Among U.S. Active-Duty Service Members 2018

The 2015 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health, health-related behaviors, and well-being of active-duty service members. This brief reviews results for sexual behavior and health.

More Research on Health, Health Care, and Aging

Health Issues

Recent Findings

Briefings

Alerts & Newsletters

Testimony

2010 and prior

October 28, 2009 Legalizing Marijuana: Issues to Consider Before Reforming California State Law

October 27, 2009 Issues in "Meaningful Use" of Health Information Technology for Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

April 29, 2009 Gauging Future Demand for Veterans' Health Care: Does the VA Have the Forecasting Tools It Needs?

March 24, 2009 Assessing Combat Exposure and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Troops and Estimating the Costs to Society: Implications from the RAND Invisible Wounds of War Study

September 23, 2008 Health Insurance Market Rating Practices

July 17, 2008 The Potential Benefits and Costs of Increased Adoption of Health Information Technology

June 30, 2008 Assessing Health and Health Care in the District of Columbia

June 12, 2008 Invisible Wounds of War: Quantifying the Societal Costs of Psychological and Cognitive Injuries

June 11, 2008 Invisible Wounds of War: Recommendations for Addressing Psychological and Cognitive Injuries

June 11, 2008 Invisible Wounds of War: Summary of Key Findings on Psychological and Cognitive Injuries

June 3, 2008 The Case for Keeping Quality on the Health Reform Agenda

April 2, 2008 Availability of Drinking Water in California Public Schools

March 12, 2008 What Research Tells Us About the Reasonableness of the Current Priorities of National Drug Control

September 12, 2007 Protecting Emergency Responders at Large-Scale Incidents: Lessons Learned from the Response to the Attacks on the World Trade Center

June 20, 2007 Perspective on B17-076

March 28, 2006 Public Health Preparedness in the 21st Century

September 20, 2005 Consumer-Directed Health Plans: Research on Implications for Health Care Quality and Cost

April 21, 2005 Initiatives to Control Military Health Costs

February 28, 2005 Public Health Preparedness in California: Lessons from Seven Jurisdiction

June 2, 2004 Public Health Preparedness in California: Lessons from Seven Jurisdictions

June 17, 2003 Statement on the Final Report of the President's Task Force to Improve Health Care Delivery for Our Nation's Veterans

May 30, 2003 Ephedra: Is It Worth the Risk?

January 15, 2003 Inflation in Hospital Charges: Implications for the California Workers' Compensation Program

June 10, 2002 After 9/11: Stress and Coping Across America

November 6, 2001 Anthrax Attacks, Biological Terrorism and Preventive Responses

July 13, 2001 The Costs of Covering Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care at the Same Level as Medical Care in Private Insurance Plans

April 4, 2000 Testimony on Drug Treatment Alternatives to Incarceration

February 17, 2000 What Is SAMHSA Doing to Help Communities Make Good Decisions About the Allocation of Scarce Treatment Resources?

October 21, 1999 Effects of Substance Abuse Parity in Private Insurance Plans Under Managed Care

Briefs

2015 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Substance Use Among U.S. Active-Duty Service Members 2018

2015 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Among U.S. Active-Duty Service Members 2018

2015 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Mental and Emotional Health Among U.S. Active-Duty Service Members 2018

2015 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Summary Findings and Policy Implications 2018

2015 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Sexual Behavior and Health Among U.S. Active-Duty Service Members 2018

October 28, 2009
Legalizing Marijuana: Issues to Consider Before Reforming California State Law

October 27, 2009
Issues in "Meaningful Use" of Health Information Technology for Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

April 29, 2009
Gauging Future Demand for Veterans' Health Care: Does the VA Have the Forecasting Tools It Needs?

March 24, 2009
Assessing Combat Exposure and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Troops and Estimating the Costs to Society: Implications from the RAND Invisible Wounds of War Study

September 23, 2008
Health Insurance Market Rating Practices

July 17, 2008
The Potential Benefits and Costs of Increased Adoption of Health Information Technology

June 30, 2008
Assessing Health and Health Care in the District of Columbia

June 12, 2008
Invisible Wounds of War: Quantifying the Societal Costs of Psychological and Cognitive Injuries

June 11, 2008
Invisible Wounds of War: Recommendations for Addressing Psychological and Cognitive Injuries

June 11, 2008
Invisible Wounds of War: Summary of Key Findings on Psychological and Cognitive Injuries

June 3, 2008
The Case for Keeping Quality on the Health Reform Agenda

April 2, 2008
Availability of Drinking Water in California Public Schools

March 12, 2008
What Research Tells Us About the Reasonableness of the Current Priorities of National Drug Control

September 12, 2007
Protecting Emergency Responders at Large-Scale Incidents: Lessons Learned from the Response to the Attacks on the World Trade Center

June 20, 2007
Perspective on B17-076

March 28, 2006
Public Health Preparedness in the 21st Century

September 20, 2005
Consumer-Directed Health Plans: Research on Implications for Health Care Quality and Cost

April 21, 2005
Initiatives to Control Military Health Costs

February 28, 2005
Public Health Preparedness in California: Lessons from Seven Jurisdiction

June 2, 2004
Public Health Preparedness in California: Lessons from Seven Jurisdictions

June 17, 2003
Statement on the Final Report of the President's Task Force to Improve Health Care Delivery for Our Nation's Veterans

May 30, 2003
Ephedra: Is It Worth the Risk?

January 15, 2003
Inflation in Hospital Charges: Implications for the California Workers' Compensation Program

June 10, 2002
After 9/11: Stress and Coping Across America

November 6, 2001
Anthrax Attacks, Biological Terrorism and Preventive Responses

July 13, 2001
The Costs of Covering Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care at the Same Level as Medical Care in Private Insurance Plans

April 4, 2000
Testimony on Drug Treatment Alternatives to Incarceration

February 17, 2000
What Is SAMHSA Doing to Help Communities Make Good Decisions About the Allocation of Scarce Treatment Resources?

October 21, 1999
Effects of Substance Abuse Parity in Private Insurance Plans Under Managed Care