Aging Network Overhaul: How the Older Americans Act Final Rule is Making a Difference
The Older Americans Act is having a profound effect on agencies that serve older adults.
Consistent Implementation of Health Information Technology in Community Mental Health Care Needs Stronger Policymaker Support
Community mental health agencies consistently lag in the implementation of health information technology (IT) resulting in fewer opportunities for care coordination and data sharing. Federal and state policy approaches can improve the expansion of electronic health records and health IT connecting community mental health care to the rest of the health system.
Missing from Behavioral Telehealth Legislation: Research on Effectiveness and Delivery
Congress is racing to build on the pandemic era expansion of telehealth access for mental health care, but while some legislation tries to solve known disparities in access, support for mental health service research generally is still lacking.
Charting the Next Decade for the State University Partnership Learning Network
Reflections on the past 10 years of state-university partnerships reaffirm that SUPLN members’ commitment to deepening connections, embracing improved data analytics, and promoting evidence-based policymaking will remain strong.
How MODRN and SUPLN are Supporting the Next Generation of Researchers
State-university partnerships create opportunities for early career researchers to engage in impactful, data-driven policy work that would be difficult to achieve through traditional academic paths alone.
How MODRN Aims to Improve Quality Measurement and Inform Medicaid Policy
Leveraging this unique research multi-state research network offers opportunities for both state Medicaid agencies and their university partners to advance evidence-informed Medicaid policy.
Improving Diversity in Clinical Trial Participation Through Policy, Research, and Awareness
Recent federal legislation and new research funding opportunities underscore the importance and urgency of improving representation in clinical trials to advance health equity.
Transforming Care for Children with Complex Medical Needs: Emerging Insights from Five HRSA-funded Demonstration Sites
A recent webinar for the HRSA-funded Enhancing Systems of Care for Children with Medical Complexity initiative shared early insights from the project’s five demonstration sites in their second year implementing innovative care models for improved care coordination and health outcomes for children with medical complexity and their families.
Evidence to Action: Improving Safety, Quality, and Value Theme Sessions at the 2024 Annual Research Meeting
Improving health care safety, quality, and value is national priority. At the 2024 Annual Research Meeting in Baltimore this June 29-July 2, the Improving Safety, Quality, and Value Theme Sessions will feature research focused on innovative approaches to advance quality of care in the U.S., from the application of novel technologies to payment reform.
Capturing MODRN EQUIP (Medicaid Outcomes Distributed Research Network: Equity and Quality Improvement for Medicaid Programs)
This one-pager outlines MODRN EQUIP’s background, aims, research approach, and more.