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News Releases for 2013

Qatar Foundation and RAND Corporation to Conclude RQPI Agreement December 23, 2013
New Study of Global Societal Trends to 2030 Says That Europe Must Focus on Socio-Economic Health, Not Wealth, of Its Nations December 18, 2013
Marijuana Consumption in Washington State Twice as Large as Previously Estimated December 18, 2013
Poor Health of Irish Immigrants in England May Be Linked to Childhood Abuse December 17, 2013
Contractors Who Worked in Conflict Zones Suffer High Rates of PTSD, Depression and Get Little Help December 10, 2013
Willis Ware, Computer Pioneer, Helped Build Early Machines and Warned About Security Privacy November 27, 2013
Influence of Pro-Smoking Media Messages Can Last for Seven Days November 18, 2013
Actions School Districts Can Take to Help Principals Better Lead Schools November 14, 2013
Announcing the RAND Professorship of Health Services Research November 06, 2013
The End of the Iraq War Offers Lessons for Withdrawal from Afghanistan November 05, 2013
New Models of Primary Care Could Ease U.S. Physician Shortage November 04, 2013
Foreign-Educated Health Workers Play Vital Role, but Changes May Be Needed to Stabilize U.S. Health Workforce November 04, 2013
What Makes Biomedical and Health Research More Likely to Benefit Patients October 28, 2013
Rising Cost of Flood Insurance Will Create Serious Challenges for New York City October 25, 2013
RAND Launches Initiative to Study Drug Discount Program, Make Recommendations for Program Improvements October 21, 2013
Modest Improvements in Marketing and Signage at Parks Can Increase Visitors' Activity and Exercise October 17, 2013
Both Fair Value and Historical Cost Accounting Contribute to Systemic Risk in the Financial Sector October 09, 2013
Quality of Patient Care Drives Physician Satisfaction; Doctors Have Concerns About Electronic Health Records October 09, 2013
Factors Linked to Creation of Accountable Care Organizations Identified October 07, 2013
Affordable Care Act Will Reduce Out-of-Pocket Medical Spending for Many Americans October 01, 2013
U.S., Republic of Korea and Allies Should Prepare for Eventual Collapse of North Korean Government September 19, 2013
U.S. Debt Could Reduce U.S. Global Influence in the Future September 16, 2013
Lengthy Military Deployments Increase Divorce Risk for U.S. Enlisted Service Members September 03, 2013
RAND Study Evaluates Airpower Options for Syria Intervention August 30, 2013
No Widespread Increase in Cost of Individual Health Insurance Policies Under Affordable Care Act August 29, 2013
Rivalry, Cooperation Between Turkey and Iran Changing Along with the Middle East August 29, 2013
New Modeling Tool Will Help Military Improve Retention and Manage Its Compensation System August 26, 2013
Education and Vocational Training in Prisons Reduces Recidivism, Improves Job Outlook August 22, 2013
Delay of Employer Insurance Mandate Will Not Cause Major Problems for Affordable Care Act August 19, 2013
Early Planning Is One of Several Steps Crucial to Successful Summer Learning Programs August 13, 2013
India's Rapidly Expanding Higher Education System Could Be Improved by Linking Education Quality to Funding July 23, 2013
The EU Can Save Billions July 11, 2013
Growth of Cardiac Services Tied to Competition, Not Improving Patient Care July 09, 2013
Greater Transparency, Accountability Key to Improving Effectiveness of Israel Police July 02, 2013
Incorporating Community Groups Into Depression Care Can Improve Coping Among Low-Income Patients June 25, 2013
RAND Corp. Launches Center to Study Ways to Manage Catastrophic Risk and Compensate Victims June 24, 2013
New International Report on HIV Prevention Urges Localised Consideration of Antiretroviral Strategies June 19, 2013
Jury Is Still Out on Bariatric Surgery for Patients with Moderate Obesity and Diabetes June 04, 2013
Expanding Medicaid Is Best Financial Option for States June 03, 2013
Health Reform Shields Young Adults from Emergency Medical Costs May 29, 2013
Hospital Emergency Department Use, Importance Rises in U.S. Health Care System May 20, 2013
Strategies Could Curb Medicare Costs, but Also Drive Seniors Out of Insurance Program May 06, 2013
China's Growing Sea Power Can Be Countered by Technology, Maritime Cooperation April 26, 2013
Karen Elliott House to Lead RAND Corporation Board of Trustees; Two New Trustees Elected April 18, 2013
Cost of Dementia Tops $159 Billion Annually in the United States April 03, 2013
Expanding Medicaid in Pennsylvania Would Sharply Increase Federal Revenue to State March 28, 2013
Discounts on Healthy Foods Can Improve Diet Quality; First Result from a National Program March 19, 2013
Military Caregivers Aid Injured Warriors, but Little Is Known About Their Needs March 07, 2013
Land-Use Zoning Shown to Affect Crime Rates in Los Angeles March 05, 2013
Jeffrey Wasserman Named New Vice President and Director of RAND Health February 11, 2013
Tora Bikson, Human Research Ethics Leader and Longtime RAND Corporation Researcher, Dies February 07, 2013
California Should Collect Physician Identifiers from Hospitals February 07, 2013
Shared Decision Making Between Patients and Doctors Will Require Investment by Health Systems February 04, 2013
Noted Political Scientist James Q. Wilson's Papers to Be Archived at the RAND Corporation January 14, 2013
Examining Different Forms of Organizations for Managing and Disposing of Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Waste January 11, 2013
More Changes in Health Care Needed to Fulfill Promise of Health Information Technology January 07, 2013