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Health Policy Research Program

Organized in 1990, the Health Policy Research Program investigates the effects of policy initiatives and government activities on the cost, access and quality of health care. Changes in the health care system affect consumers throughout Iowa and the nation, health care providers, policymakers and businesses. The impact of cost containment activities such as the introduction of managed care and the restructuring of the health care delivery system are felt both by the public and private sectors. Significant policy issues concern the cost-effectiveness of these changes as well as the impact on access to and quality of health care services.

Reports

Recent Reports

Iowa SCHIP Evaluation :

Hawk-i: Impact on Access and Health Status [Fifth Evaluation] August 2005
O utcomes of care for children in hawk-i: FFY 2003 August 2005
Dental care: Access, Use and Cost of Services for Children in hawk-i May 2005

Medicaid Evaluation :

Outcomes of care for Iowa Medicaid managed care enrollees September 2005

Areas of Research

The Health Policy Research Program at the Public Policy Center focuses on access to primary care, child and family health, and health plan performance measurement.

Medicaid
Iowa State Child Health Insurance Program - SCHIP (Hawk-i)
Dental health services
Consumer Assessment of Health Plant Study - CAHPS
Child/Family health and coverage

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