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New Releases on Health Information Exchange, Medicaid Prescription Drug Use and Expenditures, Entrepreneurship, and More

Communications — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:23:10 GMT

June 23, 2009: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Geographic Variation in Medicare Per Capita Spending: Policy Concerns
Health Information Exchange: The Role of Safety-Net Providers
Chartbook Provides Data on Medicaid Prescription Drug Use/Expenditures for 2005
Health Insurance Exchange: Lessons from Rhode Island
Fostering Entrepreneurship: Results from the Kauffman Firm Survey
What Works Clearinghouse: New Releases on Literacy, Early Childhood Education, and Teacher Induction
Using Job Corps Data to Explore Effects of Employment on Marriage
On the Move: Staff News and Changes

Mathematica Staff in Spotlight at Annual AcademyHealth Conference

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:33:06 GMT

Mathematica’s health experts will be presenting nearly three dozen papers and posters at AcademyHealth’s Annual Research Meeting in Chicago from June 28 to 30. Topics include health reform, Medicare financing, Medicaid reform, health IT, state health, health data, quality of care, racial and ethnic disparities in health care, prescription drug use and financing, and issues related to the military health care system.

New Releases on Reading Comprehension, Ticket to Work, and More

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:28:10 GMT

May 20, 2009: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Reading Comprehension Curricula: No Positive Impacts on Achievement in First Year
Experience Corps Initiative Improves Student Reading Comprehension
Counting Working-Age People with Disabilities: A Look at Current Data
Ticket to Work: Characteristics, Employment, and Sources of Support Among Working-Age SSI and DI Beneficiaries
Ticket to Work: Process Evaluation of the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program
An Analysis of Medicare Options Compare: What’s There and What’s Not?
National Press Coverage Highlights our Expertise

Mathematica to Open New Office in Chicago

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:07:58 GMT

In This Issue:

Mathematica to Open New Office in Chicago
Harrison Greene, Jr., Expert in Large-Scale Data Collection, to Direct Office

Read the full release.

New Releases on Teacher Advancement Program, Children’s Diets, and More

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:10:39 GMT

May 7, 2009: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Teacher Advancement Program in Chicago Improves Retention, But No Impact on Test Scores
Zambia: Community-Based Interventions Improving Schooling Outcomes for Vulnerable Orphans and Other Children
Family Support: Enhanced Web Pages Highlight the Breadth of Mathematica’s Work
Are WIC Children’s Diets Comparable to Those of Nonparticipants?
Report Examines Diets of School-Age Children by School Lunch Status
Who Participates in the WIC Program?
Demonstration to Maintain Independence and Employment: Early Findings Show Programs Can Meet Needs of Target Populations
First 5 LA: Snapshot of Children and Families, Fall 2007
Out and About: Experts Speaking on Elementary Math Curricula and Preparing Disadvantaged Students for College

New Releases on Disability, What Works Clearinghouse, and More

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:56:30 GMT

April 30, 2009: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

New Brief Focuses on Transition Policy for Youth with Disabilities
International Literature on Disability Costs Reviewed
What Works Clearinghouse Releases Include New Practice Guide on Response to Intervention in Math
May Disability Forum Focuses on Data-Driven Policy
Out and About: Expert Speaking on Medicare Advantage at Alliance for Health Reform

New Releases on Head Start, Medicare Advantage, and More

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:30:37 GMT

April 23, 2009: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey (FACES): A Look at 2006
Transitioning to Retirement: Can a New Program Help Older Workers Continue to Work and Protect Those Who Cannot?
Overcoming Language Barriers in the Health Care Setting: Lessons from Three States
Medicare Advantage: What’s Happened Since Its Launch?
Clinical Therapeutics Article Compares Antidepressants
What Works Clearinghouse Releases New Quick Review and Math Intervention Report
Survey Experts to Present at AAPOR Annual Meeting
On the Move: Staff News and Changes

New Releases on TANF, Telemedicine, and More

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:04:45 GMT

April 9, 2009: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

New Series Highlights Strategies for Increasing TANF Work Participation Rates
State TANF Diversion Programs: An Overview
Using Marriage and Relationship Skills to Help Prisoners Reenter Society
Report to Congress: Home-Based Telemedicine Services for Diabetics—Costly and Not Effective
Medicaid Buy-In: Journal Article Considers Effects of State Policy on Employment
Latest Disability Policy Brief Examines Costs and Benefits of Eliminating the Medicare Waiting Period for SSDI
School Leaders Weigh In on Effective Practice Incentive Community Initiative
What Works Clearinghouse Releases New Quick Reviews

New Releases on TANF, Telemedicine, and More

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:04:45 GMT

April 9, 2009: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

New Releases on Charter Schools, Care Coordination, and More

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:43:08 GMT

March 27, 2009: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Charter Schools in Eight States: Possible Long-Term Benefits
Effective Practice Incentive Community Initiative: Reports Look at Evaluation Design and Baseline Statistics
What Works Clearinghouse: Intervention Reports Focus on Dropout Prevention and Math
The Promise of Care Coordination: Models that Improve Outcomes for Medicare Beneficiaries with Chronic Illnesses
Journal Article Discusses Income Security for Disabled Workers
Long-Term Poverty and Disability Among Working-Age Adults: Journal Article Notes Strong Relationship
Out and About: Experts Presenting at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting

New Releases on Medicare Advantage, Food Stamp Participation Rates, and More

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:13:41 GMT

March 19, 2009: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Institute of Medicine Briefs Highlight National Health Issues
Medicare Advantage: Wide Variability Noted in Premiums and Cost Sharing
Medical Ethics: In Clinical Trials What Do Subjects Consider Post-Trial Obligations?
Intimate Partner Violence: How Common Among Women with Disabilities?
Employment Supports for People with Disabilities: Medicaid Infrastructure Grants
What Works Clearinghouse: Intervention Reports Look at Math and Dropout Prevention
Methods Update: Using Income Data from Major Federal Surveys for Policy Analysis
Food Stamps: Report Reviews 2004 to 2006 Participation Rates
Out and About: Experts Presenting at National Health Policy Forum and the Society for Research in Child Development

New Releases on Children’s Nutrition, Health Insurance, and More

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:19:12 GMT

March 12, 2009: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Children’s Nutrition: Are Adult-Based Dietary Guidelines Right for Children?
Assessing Dietary Guidelines for Children: What’s in the Literature?
Head Start National Reporting System: Results from Last Round of Data Collection
Limited-Benefit Health Plans: Can They Reduce the Number of Uninsured?
Designing Subsidized Health Coverage Programs to Attract Enrollment
French Journal Article Looks at U.S. Programs to Promote Employment for People with Disabilities
Giving Ex-Offenders a Choice in Life: First Findings from the Beneficiary Choice Demonstration
What Works Clearinghouse: Reports Target Middle School Structure and Math
Out and About: Experts Presenting at Society for Research in Child Development Meeting

New Releases on Educational Technology, Math Curricula, and More

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:21:22 GMT

March 3, 2009: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Widely Used Math Curricula Yield Significantly Different Results
Technology in the Classroom: Only One in 10 Software Products Showed Effects
What Works Clearinghouse: New Releases Include Practice Guide on Response to Intervention
March Disability Forum Focuses on Needs of Working-Age People with Disabilities
Youth Transition Demonstration: A Profile of Projects and Design
IOM Committee Report Urges Immediate Action to Solve Health Insurance Crisis
Article in Population Health Management Evaluates Medicaid Value Program
New Series Reviews Transitions from Long-Term Care Institutions to the Community
Report Gives Picture of Chicago’s Early Childhood Programs, Teachers, and Preschoolers

Health Care Reform: New Web Pages Highlight Mathematica’s Contribution to the Debate

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:59:15 GMT

February 26, 2009: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

The issue of reforming our nation’s health care system will dominate much of the policy debate in 2009 and beyond. Read about how Mathematica’s research and data on improving quality, efficiency, affordability, equity, and financing of health care will help policymakers make informed decisions

Journal Supplement Highlights Comprehensive National Study of School Lunches and Breakfasts

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:46:56 GMT

February 23, 2009: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

A new supplement to the Journal of the American Dietetic Association presents findings from Mathematica’s Third School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study (SNDA-III), which examined the School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Together these programs provide meals to children in about 95 percent of public schools, and many private schools across the nation. On an average day, 30.5 million kids participate in the NSLP and 10 million in the SBP. Mathematica’s study is the largest, most comprehensive, and up-to-date look at the meals offered to and consumed by children who participate in these programs. The study also assessed the availability and consumption of competitive foods—foods that are sold in schools outside of the reimbursable meals. Read more.

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:45:51 GMT

February 17, 2009: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Alternative Routes to Teacher Certification: Report Notes No Difference in Student Achievement
No Child Left Behind: Low Participation Rates in Public School Choice Option
What Works Clearinghouse: Intervention Report Looks at Earobics^®
Medicare Coordinated Care: Report to Congress Finds Most Programs Do Not Show Benefit
JAMA Article Features Results from Medicare Coordinated Care Demonstration
IOM Committee Report Recommends Overhaul of HIPAA Privacy Rule
SCHIP Children: How Long Do They Stay and Where Do They Go?
Focus on Quality: New Brief Looks at Doctor/Patient Communication
Who Picks Up the Tab? Brief Discusses Payment Errors in School Nutrition Programs
Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative: Efforts to Integrate Participants into Jobs and Communities
On the Move: Staff News and Changes

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:26:16 GMT

February 5, 2009: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Cash and Counseling Study Receives HSR Impact Award from AcademyHealth

Mathematica’s cash and counseling team, led by study director Randall Brown, received the AcademyHealth Health Services Research (HSR) Impact Award at the 2009 National Health Policy Conference on February 2. Cash and Counseling is an innovative approach to providing home-based personal assistance to Medicaid beneficiaries who have disabilities.

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:31:08 GMT

January 20, 2009: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

For over 40 years, Mathematica has helped decisionmakers access the objective evidence they need to make sound public policy. In 2008, we continued to produce data and research on early childhood development, education, family well-being, nutrition, employment, health care, and disability issues to demonstrate how changes in policies and programs will benefit individuals and families worldwide. View a list of our 10 most-read publications in 2008.

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:18:47 GMT

January 16, 2009: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

New Report Highlights Recent Trends in the Economic Security of American Workers
Estimating Health Insurance Coverage Costs for Reform Models in New Mexico
Journal Article Notes that Discussing Sensitive Health Topics with Youth During Primary Care Visit Can Lead to Positive Outcomes
Oklahoma Marriage Initiative: Strengthening Families and Creating Widespread Social Change
What Works Clearinghouse: New Standards Handbook and Intervention Reports Available
Promoting Employment for People with Disabilities: Lessons from the U.S. for the U.K.

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:06:22 GMT

January 8, 2009: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Health Benefits for the Uninsured: An Overview of the Accelerated Benefits Demonstration
Can Databases Strengthen Long-Term Care Partnerships?
What Do We Know About Women with Disabilities in the Workforce?
Both Sides Now: The Story of School Desegregation
Pediatric Mental Health Counseling: Parents’ Impressions Differ from Physicians
Discussing Maternal Stress: Is the Pediatric Primary Care Visit a Valid Venue?
Does Job Corps Work? Article Discusses Impact Findings
What Works Clearinghouse: New Intervention Reports and Quick Reviews
Bring Them Back, Move Them Forward: Programs for Out-of-School Youths
On the Move: Staff News and Changes

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:05:35 GMT

December 18, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Are People Who Need Food Stamps Getting Them? State Participation Rates for 2006
Helping Rural TANF Recipients Get and Keep Jobs: Welfare-to-Work Programs in Illinois and Nebraska
What Works Clearinghouse: Two New Quick Reviews Look at Science and Reading Programs
Methods Update: The Late Pretest Problem in Randomized Control Trials of Education Interventions
Making Medical Homes Work: New Policy Perspective Helps Fill Knowledge Gap
Addressing the Needs of TANF Recipients with Disabilities to be Topic at January Disability Forum
Little Gain for Private Medicare Plans: New York Times Mentions Medicare Advantage Study

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:48:21 GMT

December 11, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Fox Testifies Before Senate Agriculture Committee on School Meal Programs
Removing Barriers to Dental Care for Low-Income Kids: The Head Start Oral Health Initiative
How Are Latino Immigrants Faring in New Rural Destinations?
What Works Clearinghouse: Reviews Early Reading and KIPP Schools
Surveying People with Disabilities: Source Guide Examines Methodological Issues
Tackling Childhood Obesity: Implementation of I Am Moving, I Am Learning
Evaluating Elementary Math Curricula: Report Details Study Design

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:28:45 GMT

December 2, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Health Affairs Study Notes Medicare Advantage Increases Costs, Complexity
Policy Brief Explores What is Known About Using Physician Payment to Improve Health System Performance
New Issue Brief: Infusing Academics Into Career and Technical Education
Results from Survey of Older Americans Show Programs Are Improving Quality of Life
Making Health Insurance Affordable: Section 125 Plans Can Help Expand Coverage
National Board of Education Sciences Examines Integrity of the What Works Clearinghouse
Mathematica Administers the 2010 National Mental Health Survey
World's Largest Longitudinal Survey of New Businesses Extended Four Years
Health Policy Expert Hargreaves Joins Staff

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:36:37 GMT

October 28, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

50-State Survey Describes Mental Health Services in Medicaid
Antidepressants: Article in Psychiatric Services Tracks Differences in Black/White Usage
Money Follows the Person: New Report Details Evaluation Design
Coordinating Care in Medicare Fee-for-Service: Too Early for Effects?
Eliminating Health Disparities: Focus on North Carolina and Washington
What Works Clearinghouse Rates Accelerated Reader Intervention
Health Care Advocacy Creates Positive Impacts for Kids in New Jersey
Article in AIDS Care Details Cost Variation in Treatment
Mission and Money: New Book Illuminates University Revenue Sources
Critical Access Hospital Conversions: Are Beneficiaries at Risk?

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:26:39 GMT

October 16, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Oklahoma Charts Course in Using Research to Develop a Statewide Marriage Initiative
Brief Reviews Health Coverage for Married and Single-Parent Families
Who Gets Food Stamps? New Report Notes 26.5 Million Recipients Monthly
Pathways to Work: Innovative U.K. Disability Program May Inform U.S. Efforts
Medicaid Buy-In Participants in Massachusetts with Prior Medicaid Coverage Have More Successful Employment Outcomes
What Works Clearinghouse Releases New Reports on Middle School Math and Preschool Reading Skills
Improving Children’s Health Services: External Quality Review Organizations Can Help
Cash and Counseling to Be Highlighted at November Disability Forum
Out and About: Experts Presenting at APPAM Annual Conference
Spotlight on International Research

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:10:00 GMT

September 29, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

New Briefs from Gates Foundation's Early Learning Initiative Paint Picture of Communities
Center for Studying Disability Policy: Inaugural Brief Notes 4 Million SSDI Beneficiaries Want to Work
Targeting Healthy Marriage Programs: Guide Offers Marriage Statistics for Every State
Children's Dental Health: Three California Healthy Kids Programs Improve Access
What Works Clearinghouse Releases New Dropout Guide and Beginning Reading Report
Charter Schools: Impacts on Educational Attainment in Chicago and Florida

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:44:35 GMT

September 24, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

Mathematica to Open New Office in Oakland, California
Deborah Reed, Former Director of Research at the Public Policy Institute of California, to Head Effort

Read the announcement.

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:56:14 GMT

September 11, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Putting Marriage on the Agenda: New Report Describes Oklahoma Marriage Initiative
Medicaid Prescription Drug Use:
Issue Brief Details Prescription Drug Use by Dual Eligibles
Chartbook Summarizes Medicaid Pharmacy Benefit Use in 2003
Preventing Diabetes: Review Assesses Trends in Reporting Complications
Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy Article Looks at Unclaimed Prescriptions at Military Pharmacies
What Works Clearinghouse Releases New Dropout Guide and Intervention Reports
Journal of Disability Policy Studies Article Describes Medicaid Buy-In Enrollment, Expenditures, and Earnings
On the Move: Staff News and Changes

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:32:37 GMT

August 20, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

School Reform in Boston: Student Academic Outcomes Are Mixed
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care:
Social Science & Medicine Article Looks at "Glue" in Collaborative Efforts
Report Reviews Risk Factors and Interventions to Reduce Infant Mortality
Child Development Article Notes Family Influences on Cognitive Development
What Works Clearinghouse Releases Six New Reports
Out and About: Czajka Receives Award at Joint Statistical Meetings
On the Move: Staff News and Changes

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:22:14 GMT

Disability Policy Forums to Debut in September

The Center for Studying Disability Policy at Mathematica is pleased to announce a new bimonthly lunchtime seminar series providing decision makers and others with an opportunity to hear about the latest disability policy research findings and discuss implications for disability policy. Experts from the center will present recently released findings and lead discussions about their policy implications. Visit our website to register.

Forum Number 1: The Employment and Work Aspirations of People with Disabilities
Friday, September 12, 2008 • 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Mathematica Policy Research
5th Floor Main Conference Room (Room 5323)
600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Suite 550
Washington, DC 20024

Speakers: David Wittenburg, Ph.D. and
Gina Livermore, Ph.D.
Discussant: Henry Claypool, Policy Director,
Independence Care Systems and Disability Policy Consultant

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:00:10 GMT

July 31, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Marriage Initiatives Prepare High Schoolers for Family Stability
Methods Update: American Statistician Article Describes Propensity Scoring Risks
Alternative Certification: New Report Details Passport to Teaching Growth
Using Head Start National Reporting System Assessments to Improve Practice
What Works Clearinghouse: Quick Reviews on Teach For America and Math Instruction Released

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:24:02 GMT

July 16, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Report to Congress Details Medicare Disease Management Programs
What Works Clearinghouse Rates Research on Accelerated Middle Schools
Improving Pediatric Mental Health Care: Article Offers Model for Delivery
Unhealthy Foods in High Schools: Pediatrics Article Serves Up New Data
Summer Fellows Join Staff
On the Move: Staff Receive Awards for Publications Excellence
Out and About: Experts Presenting at Joint Statistical Meetings and NAWRS Conference

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:12:47 GMT

June 30, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

New Report Highlights National Disability Status and Indicators
Latest Trends in Food Stamp Participation Rates Reviewed
The Nation's Report Card: NAEP Mathematics Assessment in Puerto Rico
Methods Update: Guidelines for Multiple Testing in Education Research
Performance Measures and Program Impacts: Results from the Job Corps Evaluation
On the Move: Staff News and Changes

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:33:25 GMT

June 10, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

What Works Clearinghouse Releases New Type of Evidence Report
Medicare Advantage in 2008: Issue Brief Reviews Trends
Experimenting with Health Insurance Reform in Minnesota
Evaluation Review Article Estimates Effects of Income Documentation in School Meal Programs
Changing Circumstances: Paper Analyzes Transition of Child SSI Recipients to Adult Benefits Status
Teacher Quality: Report Details Mathematica's Evaluation of the Teacher Advancement Program

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:10:46 GMT

May 21, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

What Works Clearinghouse Releases Guide on Turning Around Schools
Health Coverage for Low-Income Children: New Publication Compares California Programs
Report Describes Value-Added Model for Identifying Effective Schools in Memphis
Do Charter Schools Work? Several Mathematica Studies Aim to Provide Answers
Mathematica Celebrates 40 Years of Helping Inform the Policy Debate
Out and About: Fox Named to Institute of Medicine Nutrition Committee

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:10:38 GMT

April 17, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

TANF Recipients with Disabilities: Series of Publications Highlights Promising Practices to Promote Employment
Social Science & Medicine Article Challenges Analyses of Relationship Between Income Inequality and Population Health
Out and About: Bonnie O'Day to Speak at National Disability Council Event

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:57:51 GMT

April 8, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Journal of Policy and Management Article Looks at Impacts of Abstinence Education
Methods Update: Article in Evaluation Review Examines Implications of Undefined Outcomes
What Works Clearinghouse: Two New Dropout Reviews Released
New Report Notes Similar Achievement Gains for Students in Philadelphia Charter and Public Schools
Health Affairs Web Exclusive Reviews SCHIP Eligibility
On the Move: Staff News and Changes

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:08:45 GMT

March 27, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Mathematica to Lead Two Major Charter School Evaluations:
     KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program)
     Charter School Management Organizations
Building Strong Families: Who Is Participating?
Food Stamp Program:
     Florida's Approach to Modernization: A Model for Other States
     Exploring Reasons Behind Variations in State Participation Rates
Missouri's Career Ladder Teacher Incentive Program: Does It Affect Student Achievement?
Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics Article Discusses Random Assignment in Education Research
After-School Program's Effects on Behavior Reviewed in Economic Inquiry
On the Move: Staff News and Changes

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:09:37 GMT

March 13, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Social Service Review Article Notes Uneven TANF Progress
Using Medicaid Data to Understand Long-Term Care Service Use and Expenditures
A National and State-by-State Profile of Medicaid-Financed Nursing Home Services Now Available
Preventing Childhood Obesity: An Early Look at Head Start’s "I Am Moving, I Am Learning"
Workforce Collaborations with Faith- and Community-Based Organizations
Journal Article Looks at Academic Achievement of Youth Involved with Juvenile Justice System
Chollet Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee on State Health Access Initiatives

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:31:26 GMT

February 28, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Head Start Oral Health Initiative: Taking a Bite Out of Dental Disease
Do Widely Used Interventions Help Close the Reading Gap?
Article in Equity & Excellence in Education Reviews Home/School Relation
Federal Spending on Diabetes Tops $79.7 Billion in 2005
Company Recognized for Staff Diversity

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:17:05 GMT

February 11, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Social Science Quarterly Article Notes that Teen Mothers Lived With Parents More After Welfare Reform
Latest Working with Disability Brief Reports Low Use of Work Incentive Programs
Inquiry Article Examines Whether Premium Increases Influence Medicaid Buy-In Disenrollment
National Study Looks at Extent of Errors in School Meal Programs
Journal Article Chronicles Trends in Mental Health Care Disparities
Article in Preventive Medicine Links Maternal Smoking and Depression
On the Move: Staff News and Changes

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:44:12 GMT

January 30, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Report Looks at Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans
New What Works Clearinghouse Dropout Intervention Reports Released
Out and About: State Health Experts to Present at Cyber Seminar on February 1
On the Move: Staff News and Changes

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:04:58 GMT

January 22, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Social Service Review Article Looks at How Child SSI Recipients Fare as Adults
Brief Makes Case for States to Gain from Process Improvement Collaboratives
Report Summarizes State Data for Tracking Disparities
Book Chapter Looks at School Competition and Student Outcomes
National Early Childhood Task Force Recommends Assessment System
Report Details Measuring Health Resource Use and Quality

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:17:22 GMT

January 2, 2008: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Using Vouchers to Deliver Child Care and Training Services
New Report Examines How Long Families Receive Food Stamps and Under What Circumstances
Social Science Quarterly Article Notes Disability Is a Determinant of Material Hardship
Afterschool Study Reviewed in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis
Special Issue of Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation Focuses on Ticket to Work
Ann Arbor Office Opens Its Doors

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:04:04 GMT

December 13, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Direct Certification Increases Access to Free School Meals
New Report Provides State-by-State Comparisons of Medicaid/Mental Health Funding and Structures
Health Affairs Article Examines Private-Sector Approaches to Disease Management
Leading the Way? Maine's Experience with Health Care Reform

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:11:40 GMT

December 3, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Using Data from the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Program
Healthy Kids Evaluations Find Gains in Children's and Parents' Well-Being
New Summary Examines Whether School Meals Meet Dietary Needs
Using Work-Oriented Sanctions to Increase TANF Program Participation
Out and About

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:32:13 GMT

November 26, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Family Well-Being: Connections with Poverty and Family Structure Reviewed
Care for Chronic Illnesses: Medicaid Value Program Tests Interventions
Research Ethics: Authorship and Publication Practices Examined
New Brief Reviews Latest State Food Stamp Participation Rates
Out and About: NCSL Webcast on State Health Reform Available

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:25:09 GMT

November 13, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Children's Eating Habits: American Academy of Pediatrics Book Notes that Problems Start Early
Does Drug Coverage Affect Medical Spending for Elderly People?
Children's Mental Health: What Role Do Primary Care Providers Play in Reducing Disparities?
Community Colleges: Paper Examines Stepping Stones to a Degree for Older and Younger Students

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Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:04:31 GMT

November 5, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Report to Congress Reviews Ticket to Work Program's Early Impacts
Clinical Pediatrics Article Notes Importance of Communication in Child Mental Health Treatment
Dual Enrollment: High School Students Are Helped by Taking College Courses
Consumer-Directed Health Care: Report Summarizes Five Years of Cash and Counseling Findings

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Tue, 29 Oct 2007 11:25:03 GMT

October 29, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Mathematica Dietary Research Recognized by National Institutes of Health
SCHIP at 10: National Evaluation Background Reports Now Available
Staff News and Changes
Experts to Present at APHA and APPAM

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 09:36:07 GMT

October 9, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Does Where You Live as a Child Influence Where You Reside as an Adult?
Latest Food Stamp Trends Report Details Participant Characteristics in 2006
State Health Policy Publications Assess Reforms in New Mexico and Missouri
On the Move: Staff News and Changes
APPAM and APHA Presenters Announced

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:30:32 GMT

September 24, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Upward Bound Math-Science Report Released
Health Services Research Article Examines Medicare Prescription Drugs
New Issue Brief Reviews a Decade of SCHIP
On the Move: Staff News and Changes

News from Mathematica

Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:35:02 GMT

September 13, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

Mathematica to Open New Office in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Catherine McLaughlin, Director of Economic Research Initiative on the Uninsured, to Head Effort

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Communications@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:39:22 GMT

September 6, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Community Health Initiatives: An Important but Often Neglected Part of the Health Care System
New Report Looks at Abstinence Education Program in South Carolina
Latest Working with Disability Brief Focuses on Demonstration to Maintain Independence and Employment
Journal Article Examines Medicaid Beneficiaries with Congestive Heart Failure, a "New Epidemic"
On the Move: Staff News and Changes

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Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:56:45 GMT

August 16, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Covering Kids and Families: Case Study Reports Michigan Trends
Survey of Early Head Start Programs Looks at Communities, Programs, and Families
How Do New Options Under No Child Left Behind Affect Student Achievement?
Rhetoric Versus Reality: What We Know and What We Need to Know About Vouchers and Charter Schools
New What Works Clearinghouse Reports Released
On the Move: Staff News and Changes

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:51:48 GMT

August 1, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

Mathematica Launches Center for Studying Disability Policy
Center Unites Staff from Mathematica with Researchers from Cornell University Institute for Policy Research

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Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:58:46 GMT

July 25, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

New ECLS Data Resources Available
What Prevents Covering Kids & Families Grantees from Achieving Goals?
Report Examines Medicaid Pay-for-Performance
See Who Is Presenting at JSM and NAWRS

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:09:41 GMT

July 18, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

New Reference Available on Medicaid Enrollees and Their Experiences in 2002
Article Notes State SCHIP Outreach Efforts Changed Over Time
Prescription Drug Use and Costs for Dual Eligibles Vary Greatly
Working Paper Examines Selection Bias in College Admissions Test Scores
Working with Disability: Latest Brief Compares Buy-In with Other Medicaid Participants
Gill Joins Staff as Senior Researcher

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:33:51 GMT

July 13, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

New Brief Looks at Whether Nutrition Messages Translate into Behavior Changes
Journal Article Provides a Snapshot of Homeschooling
Mathematica Tapped to Expand the What Works Clearinghouse
Check Out Joint Statistical Meetings Presentations

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:38:29 GMT

June 28, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Latest Food Stamp Trends Report Reviews 2005 Participation Rates
Health Affairs Article Reviews Pay-For-Performance in Medicaid Managed Care
New Brief Notes Low-Income Children Benefit from Stable Health Coverage
Visit Our Booth at the Workforce Innovations Conference

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:41:28 GMT

June 20, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Journal Article Supports Replacing Price-Based with Value-Based Drug Formularies
New Study Identifies Federal Leadership Role in Reversing Upward Trend of Diabetes
Working with Disability: Latest Medicaid Buy-In Brief Examines Earnings
Methods Update: Simple Changes Boost Accessibility in Phone Interviews of People with Disabilities
New Medicaid Drug Use and Cost Data Highlight Issues for States After Medicare Part D

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Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:40:09 GMT

June 11, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Encouraging Entrepreneurship: Report Notes Models Could Be Replicated
Quantum Opportunity Program: No Overall Impacts But Promise for Some Students
Hospital Quality Reporting: Leadership Is Paying Attention
Congressional Report on Early Reading First Notes Mixed Impacts
On the Move: Staff News and Changes

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Wed, 30 May 2007 11:13:05 GMT

May 30, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Journal Article Reports Youth Mental Health Issues Missed in Primary Care
Do Consumers Understand Health Care Quality Measures?
Methods Update Reviews Short Dietary Assessments for Measuring Fat Intake
Disability Benefits: A Developing Crisis as Baby Boomers Age?
Schirm Named ASA Fellow
Check Out ACF Welfare Research and Establishment Surveys Conference Presenters

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Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 17 May 2007 08:55:08 GMT

May 17, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Personal Health Records: What Do Underserved Consumers Want?
Health Affairs Web Exclusive Looks at Medicare Advantage Growth
Encouraging Entrepreneurship on Campus: A New Initiative
New What Works Clearinghouse Beginning Reading and Dropout Reviews Released
Mathematica Supports Third International Conference on Establishment Surveys

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Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 10 May 2007 15:22:19 GMT

May 10, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Health Care Quality: Article Reviews Progress in Reporting Medicaid Data
Working with Disability: A Snapshot of the Medicaid Buy-In Program
New Web Page Spotlights Our Work in the International Arena
Working with Us: Contracting Made Simple
AAPOR and AcademyHealth Presentations Announced

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 10 May 2007 15:28:58 GMT

May 10, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 10 May 2007 15:28:58 GMT

May 10, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Mon, 07 May 2007 10:06:36 GMT

May 3, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Article Reviews School-Based Options for Dealing with Childhood Obesity
Institute of Medicine Releases Nutrition Standards for Schools
Congressionally Mandated Report on Abstinence Education Released
New Brief Looks at Personal Health Records for Underserved Groups
American Association for Public Opinion Research Conference Presenters Announced

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:18:05 GMT

April 19, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

Latest Quality Care for Special Kids Brief Focuses on ADHD
Report Examines Customer Choices in Individual Training Accounts
NAEP Math Assessment for Fourth- and Eighth-Grade Students in Puerto Rico
New Report Reviews Food Stamp Participation Rates in 2002-2004
Primer Reviews Use of Vouchers to Deliver Social Services

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:49:51 GMT

March 29, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

National Emergency Grants: Do They Increase Workforce Development Capacity?
Jamaica's Safety Net Targets Poorest Households, Boosts School Attendance
New What Works Clearinghouse Reviews Released
Web Page Highlights Prescription Drug Policy and Outcomes Studies
Out and About at AERA

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 16:04:26 GMT

March 20, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In This Issue:

The Lessons of DirigoChoice for State Health Reform
Annual Report on Maryland Health Care Expenditures Released
Medicare Advantage Update Can Inform Upcoming Debates
New Brief Looks at Impact on Work and Family of Special Care for Special Kids
Working with Disability: New Brief Looks at Top Earners
Check Who Is Presenting at AERA

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 09:42:55 GMT

March 1, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

SCHIP Congressional Briefing Webcast Now Available
Making Health Care a Reality for Low-Income Kids and Families: New Brief Released
New Citizenship Requirements Cause Confusion for Children's Health Programs
Check the Early Childhood Experts Presenting at SRCD in March

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:08:03 GMT

February 22, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

A special issue of Health Services Research includes articles on the motivation for the Cash and Counseling program, how it was designed and implemented, the evaluation and its findings, and how the findings have changed the way that many states use their Medicaid home care resources.

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:48:33 GMT

February 12, 2007: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

Deriving DRIs and Interpreting Dietary Assessments
New Article Notes Medicaid Managed Care May Reduce Some Disparities
Are Uninsurance Rates Higher for Immigrants?
Employment and Training: Personal Reemployment Accounts Provide Flexibility
New Brief Reviews Care Coordination for Kids with Special Health Care Needs
On the Move: Staff News and Changes

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:15:00 GMT

January 23, 2006: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

New Brief Looks at Evolving Strategies for Health Care Quality Reporting
Health and Medical Information on the Internet: Can It Be Trusted?
Commentary Urges Caution When Examining Relationship of Parental Body Size and Child's Weight
Do Flu Shots Lower Medicare Expenditures?

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 10:44:51 GMT

January 9, 2006: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

Children's Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: Not All Parents Satisfied with Coverage
New Brief Profiles Longest-Running Statewide Marriage Initiative in the U.S.
TANF at 10 Issue Brief Outlines Welfare Reform Choices in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
National Hospital Discharge Survey: Article Tracks Trends in Lung Surgery

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:09:40 GMT

December 11, 2006: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

New Paper Reviews Medicare Advantage Benefits and Premiums in 2006
Does Medicare Supplemental Coverage Choice Vary by Income?
Obesity Article Looks at Child Feeding and Eating Behaviors
More Pilot Sites Announced to Help Youth With Disabilities Move from School to Work

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 08:28:36 GMT

December 4, 2006: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

New Paper Maps High School Graduation Rates onto College Rates by Race and Gender
2004 Food Stamp Participation Rates Released
Commercial Health Insurance: Smart or Simply Lucky?
Journal Article Details Health Care Decision Making by People with Disabilities
RSS Feed of This Newsletter Now Available

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:33:12 GMT

November 15, 2006: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In this Issue:

Covering Kids and Families: Four New Case Studies Available
Dietary Effects of the School Breakfast Program Reviewed
Pay for Performance: Are Hospitals Ready and Willing?
How Valuable Is a GED in the Labor Market?

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 15:14:04 GMT

November 6, 2006: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In this Issue:

Youth Smoking Prevention: The Role of Stress and Social Status
Pediatrics Article Examines Preventive Care Goals for Low Birth Weight Infants in Medicaid
Florida Cash and Counseling: Targeting People with Developmental Disabilities and Children
Several Journal Articles Examine Employment Issues for People with Disabilities
Career Opportunities at Mathematica

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 10:47:58 GMT

November 2, 2006: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In this Issue:

Early Childhood Development Handbook Released:
—Uses of Preschool Assessments Analyzed
—Head Start Effectiveness Reviewed
New Article Analyzes Latino Parents' Interactions with Their Children
Issue Brief Reviews Medicaid Buy-In and Health Insurance Issues
Read About Our Work for the What Works Clearinghouse

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 09:18:00 GMT

October 24, 2006: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In this Issue:

Improving Care for Dual Eligibles by Integrating Medicare-Medicaid Coverage
Article Examines Youth Intake of Sugary Drinks in School and Fast-Food Settings
Annual Profile of Food Stamp Households Released
Los Angeles Healthy Kids Program Profiled
Check Out Upcoming APPAM and APHA Presentations
Career Opportunities at Mathematica

News from Mathematica

Info@mathematica-mpr.com — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:22:38 GMT

October 10, 2006: A Semimonthly Update on New Publications, Presentations, and Other Developments

In this Issue:

TANF at 10: A Look at Policies in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
Medicare Advantage: Changes in the Market in 2006
Two New Briefs Released on Special Care for Special Kids:
—Profile of Those Enrolled in Commercial Plans
—Prescription Drug Costs for Children in These Plans
Beyond Test Scores: New Brief Looks at Student Competencies
Career Opportunities at Mathematica