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Nation's Health Security Research Is Not Balanced Enough to Meet Broad Safety Goals — December 03, 2012

Mexican Immigrants to the U.S. Are Not as Healthy as Previously Believed — December 03, 2012

Frequent Alcohol Testing Program Reduces DUI and Domestic Violence Arrests — November 15, 2012

Less-Experienced Physicians Spend More Money Caring for Patients Than More-Experienced Physicians — November 05, 2012

Autism Interventions Supported by Moderate Evidence; Better Studies Needed to Validate Effectiveness — November 01, 2012

Evidence About Whether Retail Medical Clinics Disrupt Doctor-Patient Relationships Is Mixed — October 31, 2012

Cancer Disparities Between D.C. Blacks and Whites Greater Than Those Nationwide — October 22, 2012

Muslim Brotherhood Is Challenged by Generational Divides — October 18, 2012

Michael E. Leiter and Donald B. Rice Elected to RAND Corporation Board of Trustees — October 15, 2012

Changing Financial Incentives, Other Strategies Can Improve Impact of Comparative Effectiveness Studies on Patient Care — October 09, 2012

Star Spangled Security: New Harold Brown Memoir Released — October 02, 2012

RAND Stanton Research Fellows Publish New Studies Examining Nuclear Security Issues — October 02, 2012

People Who Are Severely Overweight Remain Fastest Increasing Group of Obese Americans — October 01, 2012

Hans Pung Appointed President of RAND Europe — October 01, 2012

New Method for Estimating Costs of Counterfeiting Presented — September 27, 2012

Current and Former First Ladies Gather at RAND Forum in New York to Expand Leadership on Women's Issues — September 26, 2012

RAND Review Election Coverage Points to Policies of 'Farsighted Leadership' — September 21, 2012

Hedge Funds Not a Primary Cause of the Financial Crisis, but Could Contribute to Systemic Risk — September 19, 2012

The Illicit Drug Landscape in the U.S and Paths for Future Efforts — September 18, 2012

Looming Strategic Choices for U.S. Overseas Military Presence — September 12, 2012

RAND Corp. Poll Now Tracking Public Opinion About 2012 Presidential Election — September 10, 2012

Costs, Benefits, and Efficiency of Aviation Security Measures — August 21, 2012

Efforts to Curb Tobacco Use in Arkansas Have Paid Dividends, but More Effort Needed — August 16, 2012

Use of Retail Medical Clinics Continues to Grow; Older Patients and Preventive Services on Rise — August 15, 2012

United States Should Encourage India to Take a Greater Role in Afghanistan — August 08, 2012

U.S. Forest Service Should Consider a Different Mix of Aircraft to Fight Wildfires — July 30, 2012

Arab Spring Revolutions Have Not Yet Created Democracies, but Democratization Is Possible — July 18, 2012

RAND Europe Appoints New Members to Its Council of Advisors — July 10, 2012

World Bank President Urges Graduates to Put Ideas Into Action During RAND Commencement Address — June 28, 2012

Combat Injuries Affect Veterans in the Labor Market — June 28, 2012

New Compensation System for Military Reserve Members Would Be Similar to Active Duty Pay System — June 28, 2012

California School Districts Use Budget Flexibility to Balance Budgets, Avoid Layoffs — June 25, 2012

U.S. Military's Role with Petroleum Is to Assure Security — June 19, 2012

Productivity Gains from Health IT Must Await Bigger Changes to Health System — June 13, 2012

World Bank President to Deliver Commencement Address at the Pardee RAND Graduate School — June 11, 2012

Probiotics Can Reduce Risk of Diarrhea Caused by Antibiotics — May 08, 2012

Expanding Consumer-Directed Health Plans Could Help Cut Overall Health Care Spending — May 07, 2012

States with Low Workplace Nonfatal Injury Rates Have High Fatality Rates and Vice Versa — May 07, 2012

New Counterinsurgency Assessment Methods Are Needed to Better Inform Policymakers — May 03, 2012

Veteran Diplomat Charles Ries Named Vice President, International at the RAND Corporation — April 30, 2012

Retired Coast Guard Admiral James Loy Elected to RAND Board of Trustees — April 30, 2012

U.S. Military's Efforts to Influence Afghan Population Have Grown Less Effective Over Time — April 30, 2012

Obituary: Glenn A. Kent, National Security Strategist, Senior RAND Research Fellow — April 26, 2012

New Book Explores Transparency in the American Civil Justice System — April 24, 2012

Book by Noted Expert Proposes a Renaissance of Thought on Nuclear Deterrence for Today's Strategic Environment — April 17, 2012

Predictive Coding Could Reduce E-Discovery Costs, but More Guidance Needed on Data Preservation — April 11, 2012

Use of Anesthesia Providers During Gastroenterology Procedures Has Increased Rapidly, but May Be Unneeded — March 20, 2012

Web-Based Tool for Parents of Children with Flu-Like Symptoms Piloted at DC-Area Hospitals — March 15, 2012

RAND Corporation, Risk Management Solutions Launch New Company to Develop Liability Insurance Tools — March 14, 2012

Ways to Improve Health Care Provider 'Report Cards' — March 05, 2012

Obituary: James Q. Wilson, RAND Trustee, PRGS Governor, Renowned Political Scientist — March 02, 2012

Conflict with al Qaeda Will Continue Into Its Third Decade, Although Tactics May Change — February 16, 2012

Ending Individual Mandate Would Cut Health Coverage, but Not Dramatically Hike Insurance Price — February 16, 2012

Rules Allowing Small Businesses to Opt Out of Health Reform Should Have Minor Impact on Insurance Cost — February 08, 2012

Financial Burden of Prescription Drugs Is Dropping, but Costs Remain a Challenge for Many Families — February 08, 2012

Voluntary After-School Program Can Reduce Alcohol Use Among Middle School Children — February 08, 2012

California Workplace Safety Program Can Reduce Injuries When Inspectors Enforce It — January 26, 2012

Israeli Mistakes Against Hybrid Adversaries Serve as Cautionary Tale for U.S. Military — January 20, 2012

Promoting Vaccines in Office-Based Medical Settings Is Needed to Boost Adult Immunization Rates — January 11, 2012

Growing Rivalry Between Israel and Iran Poses Danger of Military Conflict — January 05, 2012