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Dr. Dynasaur 2.0: Modeling the Effects of Expanding Vermont's Dr. Dynasaur Program
RAND researchers assessed an expansion of Vermont's Dr. Dynasaur program that would cover all residents age 25 and younger, modeling the effects on health insurance coverage, costs, and premiums.
Jan 18, 2017
Journal Article
Estimating the Effects of the English Rule on Litigation Outcomes
The English rule prescribes that the loser of a lawsuit pay the winner's litigation costs.
Dec 8, 2016
Journal Article
Considering Marijuana Legalization Carefully: Insights for Other Jurisdictions from Analysis for Vermont
Debates about the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana should also include detailed discussions of how best to implement legalization.
Nov 23, 2016
Research Brief
How Does Expanding Health Insurance Coverage Affect Workers' Compensation Costs?
The Affordable Care Act's expansion of coverage for people under age 26 led to a 1-percent reduction in uninsurance, equating to a 0.8-percent decrease in workers' compensation claim frequency, and a roughly 1-percent decrease in overall claim costs.
Nov 22, 2016
Report
Evaluating the Impact of Policies to Regulate Involuntary Out-of-Network Charges on New Jersey Hospitals
To inform the debate in the New Jersey state legislature, this report analyzes the role of payments for involuntary out-of-network care for New Jersey hospitals' financial performance and simulates the effect of policies to limit such payments.
Nov 22, 2016
Report
Delaware Stars for Early Success: Final Report
Based on findings from an evaluation of Delaware's quality rating and improvement system (QRIS) for early care and education programs, RAND provided recommendations for state decisionmakers, including considering further refinements to the rating structure, strengthening quality improvement supports, and enhancing administrative data systems.
Nov 7, 2016
Journal Article
Can a More User-Friendly Medicare Plan Finder Improve Consumers' Selection of Medicare Plans?
Enhancements to the Medicare Plan Finder website not only improved user experience but also helped users make good decisions when choosing plans.
Nov 3, 2016
Journal Article
The Power of Place: Social Network Characteristics, Perceived Neighborhood Features, and Psychological Distress Among African Americans in the Historic Hill District in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Perceptions of social cohesion and neighborhood safety appear to decrease psychological distress among residents of an historic African-American neighborhood.
Nov 1, 2016
Journal Article
Where Do Food Desert Residents Buy Most of Their Junk Food? Supermarkets
Households in a food desert bought most of their food and beverages—healthy and unhealthy—at full-service supermarkets.
Oct 20, 2016
Journal Article
Enrollment of Specialty Mental Health Clinics in a State Medicaid Program to Promote General Medical Services
A policy to promote mental health-based general medical care--specifically health monitoring and health physicals--was embraced by specialty mental health clinics in New York State.
Sep 22, 2016
Blog
Pittsburgh's Annual Day of Giving
All funds that RAND raises on September 21 through Pittsburgh's Day of Giving will be devoted to RAND's work taking place in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Sep 21, 2016
Journal Article
A Cluster-Randomized Trial of Restorative Practices: An Illustration to Spur High-Quality Research and Evaluation
A Maine-based trial of a Restorative Practices Intervention will assess whether a positive youth development program improves developmental outcomes and stems problem behaviors in middle schoolers, and whether the effects persist in high school.
Sep 15, 2016
Commentary
September 11: The Day That Changed My Country (and My Career Path) Forever
New York City native Colin Clarke discusses how terrorism has evolved since the September 11 attacks and how the tragedy motivated him to become a terrorism expert.
Sep 11, 2016
Commentary
Pittsburgh Schools Are Making Progress
Pittsburgh Public Schools can reach new levels of excellence if its leadership boldly and wisely chooses initiatives that will serve all children and if it uses data to decide which initiatives should continue.
Jul 11, 2016
Report
Assessing the Role of State and Local Public Health in Outreach and Enrollment for Expanded Coverage: A Case Study on Boston and Massachusetts
Part of a series highlighting innovative models and best practices for local health departments' involvement in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act outreach and enrollment, this report describes a case study on Boston and Massachusetts.
Jul 8, 2016
Report
Assessing the Role of State and Local Public Health in Outreach and Enrollment for Expanded Coverage: Seven Case Studies from Local and State Health Departments
This report summarizes seven case studies to highlight innovative models and best practices that leverage local health department efforts in outreach and health insurance enrollment activities tied to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Jul 8, 2016
Report
Assessing the Role of State and Local Public Health in Outreach and Enrollment for Expanded Coverage: A Case Study on West Virginia
Part of a series highlighting innovative models and best practices for local health departments' involvement in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act outreach and enrollment, this report describes a case study on West Virginia.
Jul 8, 2016
Blog
Orlando Nightclub Shooting: RAND Experts React
RAND experts provide perspective on the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, what it likely means within the context of the campaign against ISIS, and more.
Jun 15, 2016
Commentary
Helping Pittsburgh Stay on the Cutting Edge of Education Innovation
Local organizations, educators, and leaders are creating remarkable learning experiences for Pittsburgh's young people, and other cities around the country are striving to replicate their innovations.
May 8, 2016
Blog
In Pittsburgh, a Day of Giving
All funds that RAND raises on May 3 through Pittsburgh's Day of Giving will be devoted to RAND's work taking place in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Apr 27, 2016

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