Margaret C. Tyler

Margaret C. Tyler

Research Associate
Health Policy Research

Public Policy Center
University of Iowa
202 South Quadrangle
Iowa City, IA 52242-1192

Telephone: (319) 384-4414
Fax: (319) 335-6801
E-mail: margaret-tyler@uiowa.edu

      
  Education
M.S.W., University of Iowa School of Social Work, 1995
M.A., University of Iowa, 1989
B.A., University of Iowa, 1987
      
  Areas of Teaching and Research

Managed Health Care
Consumer assessment of Medicaid Managed Care services
Health services for children in foster care
Health outcomes for children with cleft lip and palate

      
  Selected Publications

Papers Published in Peer Reviewed Journals

Damiano PC, Tyler MC, Romitti P, Momany ET, Jones MP, Canady J, Karnell M, Murray J. "Health-related quality of life among preadolescent children with oral clefts." Pediatrics. Under review.

Dietz FR, Tyler MC, Leary KS, Damiano PC. "Evaluation of the validity and usefulness of a disease-specific instrument for idiopathic clubfoot outcome and comparison of Ponseti vs. postero-medial release treatment using the instrument." Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Under review.

Damiano PC, Tyler MC, Romitti PA, Momany ET, Canady JW, Karnell MP, Murray JC. "Type of oral cleft and parent perceptions of care, health status and outcomes for preadolescent children." Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. In press.

Damiano PC, Tyler MC, Momany, ET, Penziner A, Lobas J. "Cost of outpatient medical care for children and youth with special health care needs: investigating the impact of medical homeness." Pediatrics. In press.

Damiano PC, Elliot M, Tyler MC, Hays RD. "Differential use of the CAHPS® 0-10 global rating scale by Medicaid and commercial populations." Health Services and Outcomes Research Methodology, 5(3-4):193-205. 2004.

Damiano PC, Willard JC, Tyler MC, Momany ET, Hays RD, Kanouse D, Farley DO. "CAHPS in Practice, the Iowa Demonstration." Journal of Ambulatory Care Management, 25(2):1-12. 2002.

Research Monographs

Tyler MC, Damiano PC, Momany ET. Evaluation of Iowa's Medicaid managed care plans: the consumer perspective. Results of the 2005 survey of Iowa Medicaid managed care enrollees. Final report to the Iowa Department of Human Services.  Iowa City, IA: University of Iowa Public Policy Center. 2006.

Damiano PC, Tyler MC, Momany ET. Transition from Iowa Health Solutions: impact on Medicaid enrollees. Results of a survey of former Iowa Health Solutions enrollees. Final report to the Iowa Department of Human Services. Iowa City, IA: University of Iowa Public Policy Center. 2006.

Damiano PC, Tyler MC. hawk-i: impact on access and health status. Fifth evaluation report to the board of directors of the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa program. Iowa City, IA: University of Iowa Public Policy Center.  June 2005.

Damiano PC, Willard JC, Momany ET, Tyler MC, Schor E, Hageman MA, Lobas J, Penziner A, Khal B. Health insurance coverage of children in Iowa. Results from the Iowa Child and Family Household Health Survey. Iowa City, IA: University of Iowa Public Policy Center. May 2004.

Damiano PC, Willard JC, Momany ET, Tyler MC, Schor E, Hageman MA, Lobas J, Penziner A, Khal B. The Health insurance coverage of children in Iowa. June 2004.

Damiano PC, Willard JC, Momany ET, Tyler MC. hawk-i: Impact on Access and Health Status. Fourth Evaluation Report to the Board of Directors of the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa Program. April 2004.

Damiano PC, Willard JC, Momany ET, Tyler MC, Schor E, Hageman MA, Lobas J, Penziner A, Khal B. The Health and well-being of minority children in Iowa. October 2003.

Damiano PC, Willard JC, Momany ET, Tyler MC, Schor E, Hageman MA, Lobas J, Penziner A, Khal B. Children with Special Health Care Needs in Iowa. October 2002.

Damiano PC, Willard JC, Momany ET, Tyler MC, Schor E, Hageman MA, Lobas J, Penziner A, Khal B. The Iowa Child and Family Household Health Survey: Regional Results. October 2002.

Damiano PC, Tyler MC, Willard JC, Momany ET. Children in Medicaid: Access to care and health status compared to all children in Iowa. Final report to the Iowa Department of Human Services. February 2002.

Damiano PC, Willard JC, Momany ET, Tyler MC. hawk-i: Impact on Access and Health Status. Second Evaluation Report to the Board of Directors of the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa Program. January 2002.

Damiano PC, Tyler MC, , Momany ET. Evaluating Health Plan Performance: Results of the 2000 Survey of Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Enrollees. Final report to the Iowa Department of Human Services. November 2001.

Damiano PC, Willard JC, Momany ET, Tyler MC, Schor E, Hageman MA, Lobas J, Penziner A, Khal B. The 2000 Iowa Child and Family Household Health Survey. October 2001.

Damiano PC, Tyler MC,  Momany ET. Medicaid Health Plan Performance: The consumer"s perspective. Final report to the Iowa Department of Human Services. September 2001.

Damiano PC, Tyler MC, Momany ET. Iowa Medicaid Health Plans: Performance from the Consumers Perspective.  Final report to the Iowa Department of Human Services. August 2001.

Damiano PC, Tyler MC, Willard JC, Momany ET. Health Plan Comparison Report. Final report to the Iowa Department of Personnel. May 2001.

Momany ET, Damiano PC, Tyler MC, Willard JC,. Evaluation of the Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Programs. Final Report to the Iowa Department of Human Services and the Health Care Financing Administration. January 2001.

Damiano PC, Tyler MC, Willard JC, Momany ET, Farley DO, Elliott M. How Do State of Iowa Employees Pick Their Health Plan: The Priorities of Iowa Employees in Polk County in Selecting a Health Plan and their Use of a Consumer Report. Final Report to the Iowa Department of Personnel. May 2000.

      
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