The issue briefs are concise, analytic reports on health policy issues.

Contents

• 856. Meaningful Use of Health Information Technology: Proving Its Worth?
  Lisa Sprague, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; November 16, 2015.
• 855. Challenges of Forecasting Physician Workforce Needs Amid Delivery System Transformation
  Rob Cunningham, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; September 29, 2015.
• 854. The Star Rating System and Medicare Advantage Plans
  Lisa Sprague, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; May 5, 2015.
• 853. Telehealth: Into the Mainstream?
  Lisa Sprague, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; March 10, 2014.
• 852. Seeking Value in Medicare: Performance Measurement for Clinical Professionals
  Lisa Sprague, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; October 30, 2013.
• 851. Health Workforce Needs: Projections Complicated by Practice and Technology Changes
  Rob Cunningham, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; October 22, 2013.
• 850. Medicare Advantage Update: Benefits, Enrollment, and Payments After the ACA
  Kathryn Linehan, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; July 19, 2013.
• 849. CMS’s Proposed Rule Implementing the ACA-Mandated Medicaid DSH Reductions
  Kathryn Linehan, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; June 25, 2013.
• 848. Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes: FQHCs and Community Clinics in a Reformed Health Care Market
  Jessamy Taylor, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; December 18, 2012.
• 847. Medicare’s Post-Acute Care Payment: A Review of the Issues and Policy Proposals
  Kathryn Linehan, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; December 7, 2012.
• 847. Medicare’s Post-Acute Care Payment: An Updated Review of the Issues and Policy Proposals
  Sally Coberly, Deputy Director.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; October 5, 2015.
• 846. Community Health Workers: A Front Line for Primary Care?
  Lisa Sprague, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; September 17, 2012.
• 845. Recent Proposals to Limit Medigap Coverage and Modify Medicare Cost Sharing
  Kathryn Linehan, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; February 24, 2012.
• 844. Individual and Small-Group Market Health Insurance Rate Review and Disclosure: State and Federal Roles After PPACA
  Kathryn Linehan, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; September 28, 2011.
• 843. Home, but Not Alone: Evidence-Based Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visitation
  Eileen Salinsky, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; May 26, 2011.
• 842. The Hospitalist: Better Value in Inpatient Care?
  Lisa Sprague, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; March 30, 2011.
• 841. Medicare’s Bundling Pilot: Including Post-Acute Care Services
  Laura A. Dummit, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; March 28, 2011.
• 840. Self-Insurance and the Potential Effects of Health Reform on the Small-Group Market
  Kathryn Linehan, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; December 21, 2010.
• 839. Medicaid Payment for Generic Drugs: Achieving Savings and Access
  Christie Provost Peters, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; September 30, 2010.
• 838. Medicare Physician Fees: The Data Behind the Numbers
  Laura A. Dummit, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; July 22, 2010.
• 837. Keeping Health Insurance After a Job Loss: COBRA Continuation Coverage and Subsidies
  Kathryn Linehan, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; June 24, 2010.
• 836. Oral Health Checkup: Progress in Tough Fiscal Times?
  Cynthia Shirk, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; March 29, 2010.
• 835. Got Junk? The Federal Role in Regulating “Competitive” Foods
  Eileen Salinsky, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; December 11, 2009.
• 834. Stimulus Bill Implementation: Expanding Meaningful Use of Health IT
  Rob Cunningham, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; August 25, 2009.
• 833. The Medicare Drug Benefit: Update on the Low-Income Subsidy
  Mary Ellen Stahlman, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; July 31, 2009.
• 832. A Health Insurance Exchange: Prototypes and Design Issues
  Mark Merlis, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; June 5, 2009.
• 831. Show Me the Money: The Implications of Schedule H
  Eileen Salinsky, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; April 21, 2009.
• 830. Health Care–Associated Infections: Is There an End in Sight?
  Lisa Sprague, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; March 13, 2009.
• 829. Reauthorizing SCHIP: A Summary of Selected Issues
  Jennifer Ryan, Principal Policy Analyst and Cynthia Shirk, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; January 8, 2009.
• 828. Medicaid Financing: How the FMAP Formula Works and Why It Falls Short
  Christie Provost Peters, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; December 11, 2008.
• 827. Primary Care Physician Supply, Physician Compensation, and Medicare Fees: What Is the Connection?
  Laura A. Dummit, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; November 3, 2008.
• 826. Covering All Kids: States Setting the Pace
  Jennifer Ryan, Principal Policy Analyst and Safiya Mojerie, Intern.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; September 30, 2008.
• 825. Physician Profiling: Can Medicare Paint an Accurate Picture?
  Laura A. Dummit, Principal Policy Analyst.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; September 10, 2007.
• 824. Medicaid and State Budgets: Clearing Storm, Foggy Forecast
  Courtney Burke, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; August 17, 2007.
• 823. Shrinking Inpatient Psychiatric Capacity: Cause for Celebration or Concern?
  Eileen Salinsky, Principal Research Associate and Christopher Loftis, Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; August 1, 2007.
• 822. Trading Places: Real Choice Systems Change Grants and the Movement to Community-Based Long-Term Care Supports
  Cynthia Shirk, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; May 30, 2007.
• 821. What Have You Done for Me Lately? Assessing Hospital Community Benefit
  Eileen Salinsky, Principal Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; April 19, 2007.
• 820. Personal Health Records: The People’s Choice?
  Lisa Sprague, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; November 30, 2006.
• 819. EPSDT: Medicaid’s Critical But Controversial Benefits Program for Children
  Christie Provost Peters, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; November 20, 2006.
• 818. Updating Medicare’s Physician Fees: The Sustainable Growth Rate Methodology
  Laura A. Dummit, Principal Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; November 10, 2006.
• 817. The Nuts and Bolts of PDPs
  Mary Ellen Stahlman, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; November 8, 2006.
• 816. Updating the WIC Food Packages: It’s About Time
  Jessamy Taylor, Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; November 2, 2006.
• 815. Medicare Physician Payments and Spending
  Laura A. Dummit, Principal Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; October 9, 2006.
• 814. Effects of Food Marketing to Kids: I’m Lovin’ It?
  Eileen Salinsky, Principal Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; August 15, 2006.
• 813. A Closer Look at the Medicare Part D Low-Income Benchmark Premium: How Low Can It Go?
  Mary Ellen Stahlman, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; August 2, 2006.
• 812. Premium Assistance in Medicaid and SCHIP: Ace in the Hole or House of Cards?
  Cynthia Shirk, Consultant and Jennifer Ryan, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; July 17, 2006.
• 811. Don’t Bring Me Your Tired, Your Poor: The Crowded State of America’s Emergency Departments
  Jessamy Taylor, Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; July 7, 2006.
• 810. Medicaid in 2006: A Trip Down the Yellow Brick Road?
  Jennifer Ryan, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; March 29, 2006.
• 809. Fitness, Knowledge, Progress: Assessing Physician Qualification
  Lisa Sprague, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; February 28, 2006.
• 808. Medicare Advantage SNPs: A New Opportunity for Integrated Care?
  Christie Provost Peters, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; November 11, 2005.
• 807. One Pill, Many Prices: Variation in Prescription Drug Prices in Selected Government Programs
  Dawn M. Gencarelli, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; August 29, 2005.
• 806. Clinical Preventive Services: When Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?
  Eileen Salinsky, Principal Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; August 24, 2005.
• 805. Mental Health and Juvenile Justice: Moving Toward More Effective Systems of Care
  Jane Koppelman, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; July 22, 2005.
• 804. Specialty Hospitals: Can General Hospitals Compete?
  Laura A. Dummit, Principal Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; July 13, 2005.
• 803. Local Coverage Initiatives: Solution or Band-Aid for the Uninsured?
  Jennifer Ryan, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; June 29, 2005.
• 802. Hospital Oversight in Medicare: Accreditation and Deeming Authority
  Lisa Sprague, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; May 6, 2005.
• 801. The Provider System for Children’s Mental Health: Workforce Capacity and Effective Treatment
  Jane Koppelman, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; October 26, 2004.
• 800. Electronic Health Records: How Close? How Far to Go?
  Lisa Sprague, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; September 29, 2004.
• 799. Children with Mental Disorders: Making Sense of Their Needs and the Systems That Help Them
  Jane Koppelman, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; June 4, 2004.
• 798. Consumer Cost Sharing in Private Health Insurance: On the Threshold of Change
  Veronica Goff, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; May 14, 2004.
• 797. Medicare’s Chronic Care Improvement Pilot Program: What Is Its Potential?
  Nora Super, Principal Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; May 10, 2004.
• 796. Veterans’ Health Care: Balancing Resources and Responsibilities
  Lisa Sprague, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; April 1, 2004.
• 795. Sailing SCHIP through Troubled Waters
  Jennifer Ryan, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; November 13, 2003.
• 794. Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid: Two for One or Double Jeopardy?
  Jennifer Ryan, Senior Research Associate and Nora Super, Principal Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; September 30, 2003.
• 793. The Medicare Prescription Drug Proposals and Health Insurance Risk
  Dawn M. Gencarelli, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; September 4, 2003.
• 792. The Geography of Medicare: Explaining Differences in Payment and Costs
  Nora Super, Principal Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; July 3, 2003.
• 791. Disease Management to Population-Based Health: Steps in the Right Direction?
  Lisa Sprague, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; May 16, 2003.
• 790. Medicaid Prescription Drug Coverage: State Efforts to Control Costs
  Dawn M. Gencarelli, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; May 10, 2003.
• 789. Reauthorizing Head Start: The Future Federal Role in Preschool Programs for the Poor
  Jane Koppelman, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; April 11, 2003.
• 788. Who Will Pay for the Adverse Events Resulting from Smallpox Vaccination? Liability and Compensation Issues
  Robin J. Strongin, Consultant and Eileen Salinsky, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; March 12, 2003.
• 787. Converging on Nursing Home Quality
  Lisa Sprague, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; January 9, 2003.
• 786. Depression: A Decade of Progress, More to Do
  Veronica V. Goff, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; November 22, 2002.
• 785. U.S. Childhood Vaccine Availability: Legal, Regulatory, and Economic Complexities
  Robin J. Strongin, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; November 15, 2002.
• 784. Prescription Drugs in Nursing Homes: Managing Costs and Quality in a Complex Environment
  Dan Mendelson, Consultant, Rajeev Ramchand, Consultant, Richard Abramson, Consultant, and Anne Tumlinson, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; November 12, 2002.
• 783. Running on Empty: The State Budget Crisis Worsens
  Randy Desonia, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; September 25, 2002.
• 782. Medigap: Prevalence, Premiums, and Opportunities for Reform
  Nora Super, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; September 9, 2002.
• 781. SCHIP Turns Five: Taking Stock, Moving Ahead
  Jennifer M. Ryan, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; August 15, 2002.
• 780. Federal Child Care Funding for Low-Income Families: How Much Is Needed?
  Jane Koppelman, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; July 22, 2002.
• 779. Managing Advanced Illness: A Quality and Cost Challenge to Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurers
  Karen Matherlee, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; June 20, 2002.
• 778. Welfare Reform and American Indians: Critical Issues for Reauthorization
  Wakina Scott, Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; June 17, 2002.
• 777. 1115 Ways to Waive Medicaid and SCHIP Rules
  Jennifer M. Ryan, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; June 13, 2002.
• 776. Will the Nation Be Ready for the Next Bioterrorism Attack? Mending Gaps in the Public Health Infrastructure
  Eileen Salinsky, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; June 12, 2002.
• 775. Average Wholesale Price for Prescription Drugs: Is There a More Appropriate Pricing Mechanism?
  Dawn M. Gencarelli, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; June 7, 2002.
• 774. Contracting for Quality: Medicare’s Quality Improvement Organizations
  Lisa Sprague, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; June 3, 2002.
• 773. How Vulnerable Is the Nation’s Food Supply? Linking Food Safety and Food Security
  Robin J. Strongin, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; May 17, 2002.
• 772. Pharmacy Benefits: New Concepts in Plan Design
  Veronica V. Goff, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; March 8, 2002.
• 771. Welfare Reform and Substance Abuse: Innovative State Strategies
  Ginger Parra, Senior Research Associate.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; March 7, 2002.
• 770. Promoting Marriage as Welfare Policy: Looking at a Public Role in Private Lives
  Jane Koppelman, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; February 15, 2002.
• 769. The Disappearing State Surpluses: How Come, How Long, and How Will They Affect Social Service Programs?
  Randy Desonia, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; October 30, 2001.
• 768. Primary Care Case Management: Lessons for Medicare?
  Lisa Sprague, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; October 5, 2001.
• 767. Health Insurance Family Style: Public Approaches to Reaching the Uninsured
  Jennifer M. Ryan, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; September 24, 2001.
• 766. Income Support Policy and the U.S. Child Support System
  Jane Koppelman, Consultant, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; July 25, 2001.
• 765. Pharmacy Benefit Managers: A Model for Medicare?
  Veronica V. Goff, Consultant, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; July 9, 2001.
• 764. Federal and State Perspectives on GME Reform
  Karen Matherlee, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; June 22, 2001.
• 763. Nurse Workforce: Condition Critical
  Wakina Scott, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; June 1, 2001.
• 762. State-Based Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs: Temporary Fix or Lessons for Medicare?
  Robin J. Strongin, Analyst/Writer, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; April 25, 2001.
• 761. Welfare Reform and the Well-Being of Families: Successes To Date and Challenges Ahead
  Jane Koppelman, Analyst/Writer, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; March 23, 2001.
• 760. The Federal-State Medicaid Match: An Ongoing Tug-of-War over Practice and Policy
  Karen Matherlee, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; December 15, 2000.
• 759. SCHIP in the Formative Years: An Update
  Judith D. Moore, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; September 21, 2000.
• 758. Medicare+Choice: Where to from Here?
  Nora Super Jones, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; September 8, 2000.
• 757. Outpatient Commitment in Mental Health: Is Coercion the Price of Community Services?
  Coimbra Sirica, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; July 11, 2000.
• 756. HCFA’s Outpatient PPS: Finally Ready to Roll?
  Karen Matherlee, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; June 16, 2000.
• 755. Pharmaceutical Marketplace Dynamics
  Robin J. Strongin, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; May 31, 2000.
• 754. Dispelling the Myths and Stigma of Mental Illness: The Surgeon General’s Report on Mental Health
  Richard E. Hegner, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; April 14, 2000.
• 753. Improving Quality and Preventing Error in Medical Practice
  Lisa Sprague, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; March 15, 2000.
• 752. Physician Connectivity: Electronic Prescribing
  Robin J. Strongin, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; February 23, 2000.
• 750. Medicare Competitive Pricing: Lessons Being Learned in Phoenix and Kansas City
  Nora Super Jones, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; November 8, 1999.
• 749. The ABCs of PBMs
  Robin J. Strongin, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; October 27, 1999.
• 748. CHIP and Medicaid Outreach and Enrollment: A Hands-On Look at Marketing and Applications
  Judith D. Moore, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; October 19, 1999.
• 747. A Chicken (Nugget) in Every Pot: What’s at Stake in the Budget Debate
  Karl Polzer, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; September 17, 1999.
• 746. The Nursing Center in Concept and Practice: Delivery and Financing Issues in Serving Vulnerable People
  Karen Matherlee, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; September 13, 1999.
• 745. Mental Health Coverage Parity: Separating Wheat from Chaff
  Karl Polzer, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; July 20, 1999.
• 744. Access to Home Health Services under Medicare’s Interim Payment System
  Nora Super Jones, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; July 13, 1999.
• 743. Implementing the BBA: The Challenge of Moving Medicare Post-Acute Services to PPS
  Karen Matherlee, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; July 7, 1999.
• 742. Canada’s Generalist Training: Are There Lessons for the United States?
  Lee A. Hawkins, Analyst/Writer, W. K. Kellogg Foundation - Robert Wood Johnsons Foundation Fellow.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; June 25, 1999.
• 741. Confidentiality of Health Information: What Can We Learn from State Partnerships?
  Lisa Sprague, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; June 21, 1999.
• 740. Reducing Medical Error: Can You Be As Safe in a Hospital As You Are in a Jet?
  Lisa Sprague, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; May 14, 1999.
• 739. Medical Necessity and Evolving Standards of Care
  Lisa M. Sprague, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; May 11, 1999.
• 738. HIPAA as a Regulatory Model—Part II: Views from Capitol Hill
  Karl Polzer, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; May 3, 1999.
• 737. Substance Abuse Prevention: Could an Improved D.A.R.E. Program Help Bridge the Gap between Research and Practice?
  Coimbra Sirica, Consultant, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; April 15, 1999.
• 736. Providing Outpatient Prescription Drugs through Medicare: Can We Afford To? Can We Afford Not To?
  Robin J. Strongin, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; April 8, 1999.
• 735. HIPAA as a Regulatory Model: Early Experiences and Future Prospects
  Karl Polzer, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; April 5, 1999.
• 734. Margins As Measures: Gauging Hospitals’ Financial Health
  Karen Matherlee, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; March 30, 1999.
• 733. Examining the Links between Retirement and Health Insurance: Implications for Medicare Eligibility
  Nora Super Jones, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; March 24, 1999.
• 732. Welfare Reform and Its Impact on Medicaid: An Update
  Judith D. Moore, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; February 26, 1999.
• 731. Biological Terrorism: Is the Health Care Community Prepared?
  Robin Strongin, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; February 11, 1999.
• 730. Medicare HMO Pullouts: What Do They Portend for the Future of Medicare+Choice?
  Nora Super Jones, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; February 5, 1999.
• 729. Filling the Geriatric Gap: Is the Health System Prepared for an Aging Population?
  Janet Firshein, Analyst/Writer, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; January 25, 1999.
• 728. Retooling Tax Subsidies for Health Coverage: Old Ideas, New Politics
  Karl Polzer, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; November 12, 1998.
• 727. Physician Organizations Assuming Risk: Market and Policy Implications
  Sandra M. Foote, Analyst/Writer and Lisa Sprague, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; November 9, 1998.
• 726. Performance Measurement: Honing Our Health Care Quality Tools
  Lisa Sprague, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; October 23, 1998.
• 725. The State Children’s Health Insurance Program: How Much Latitude Do the States Really Have?
  Richard E. Hegner, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; October 1, 1998.
• 724. Protecting the Confidentiality of Health Information
  Nora Super Jones, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; September 18, 1998.
• 723. Communicating to Beneficiaries about Medicare+Choice: Opportunities and Pitfalls
  Nora Super Jones, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; July 24, 1998.
• 722. Medicare Coverage and Technology Diffusion: Past, Present, and Future
  Robin J. Strongin, Analyst/Writer, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; July 9, 1998.
• 721. Provide, Provide: The Economics of Aging
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; June 26, 1998.
• 720. ERISA Health Plan Denials: Exploring Models for External Review
  Karl Polzer, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; June 19, 1998.
• 719. Direct-to-Customer Advertising of Prescription Drugs
  Robin J. Strongin, Consultant, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; June 2, 1998.
• 718. Dual Diagnoses: The Challenge of Serving People with Concurrent Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Problems
  Richard E. Hegner, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; April 14, 1998.
• 717. Increasing the Federal Cigarette Tax: A Means of Reducing Consumption?
  Lauren K. Tran, Analyst/Writer and Richard E. Hegner, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; April 3, 1998.
• 716. Restructuring the VA Health Care System: Safety Net, Training, and Other Considerations
  Barbara Skydell, Analyst/Writer, Consultant.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; March 25, 1998.
• 715. The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: What Lessons Can It Offer Policymakers?
  Karl Polzer, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; March 12, 1998.
• 714. Authenticating Healthcare Quality: Information and Accountability
  Lisa Sprague, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; March 6, 1998.
• 713. California Health Care: The Right Road to Travel?
  Lisa Sprague, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; January 23, 1998.
• 712. Managed Care and Quality: California Reaches for Answers
  Lisa Sprague, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; January 12, 1998.
• 711. Policy Options for Delivering and Financing Care at the End of Life
  Michael Lesparre, Analyst/Writer and Karen Matherlee, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; December 12, 1997.
• 709. Mental Health Parity: Unresolved Issues Affecting Employers, Consumers, and Insurance Coverage
  Richard E. Hegner, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; November 13, 1997.
• 708. Beyond Welfare Reform: Spurring Business Growth in the Inner City
  Jane Koppelman, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; October 24, 1997.
• 693. Use, Abuse, and Dependency: Understanding the Addiction Process
  Coimbra Sirica, Analyst/Writer.
  Washington (DC): National Health Policy Forum; October 18, 1996.