Research on Employment Supports for People with Disabilities: Summary of the Focus Group Findings
The Lewin Group, Inc.
Berkeley Policy Associates, Cornell University
Exploratory Study of Health Care Coverage and Employment of People with Disabilities: Literature Review
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Exploratory Study of Health Care Coverage and Employment of People with Disabilities: Final Report
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Children with Severe Chronic Conditions on Medicaid
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Deriving State-level Estimates from Three National Surveys: A Statistical Assessment and State Tabulations
Lisa Alecxih and John Corea
HHS Strategic Goals and Objectives - FY 2001 . Appendix E - Program Evaluations
Program evaluations can play an important role in formulating goals, objectives, and implementation strategies for a variety of planning activities throughout the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Program evaluations also tell us whether our efforts are successful. While there are still gaps in what we know, we now are beginning to as
HHS Strategic Goals and Objectives - FY 2001 . Appendix B - External Factors
In some cases, achieving our strategic goals and objectives may be impeded by factors that are beyond the control of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). For example, national or local economic conditions can influence whether we are successful in helping families on welfare become economically independent. In some cases, there may b
HHS Strategic Goals and Objectives - FY 2001 . Appendix A - Coordination
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Privacy and Health Research. Databases Useful for Research
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Market Barriers to the Development of Pharmacotherapies for the Treatment of Cocaine Abuse and Addiction: Final Report. Critical Barrier 3: Limited and Uncertain Payment for Treatment
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Directive 95/ /EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union
European Union
Restreint
ECO 291
CODEC 92
Common Position (EC) No /95
Adopted by the Council on 20 February 1995
With a View to Adopting
Directive 94/ /EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
on the Protection of Individuals
With Regard to the Processing of Personal Data
And on the Free Movement of Such Data
On the
HHS Strategic Goals and Objectives - FY 2001 . Objective 3.6 - Improve the Health Status of American Indians and Alaska Natives
How We Will Accomplish Our Objective
We will improve the quality of and access to health services for American Indian and Alaska Native people by:
ensuring a supply of qualified, culturally competent health professionals with adequate facilities, equipment, supplies, and training.
HHS Strategic Goals and Objectives - FY 2001 . Objective 3.3 - Increase the Availability of Primary Health Care Services for Underserved Population
How We Will Accomplish Our Objective
We will increase the supply of health care providers, including under-represented minorities, who are likely to locate and remain in underserved communities most in need of primary health care services. Our efforts will focus on financial support for:
HHS Strategic Goals and Objectives - FY 2001 . Objective 3.2 - Eliminate Disparities in Health Access and Outcomes
How We Will Accomplish Our Objective
We will work with state governments to reduce the disparity in health insurance coverage through improved outreach and enrollment efforts to minority groups in our Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program.
HHS Strategic Goals and Objectives - FY 2001 . Objective 3.1 - Increase the Percentage of the Nation's Children and Adults Who Have Health Insurance Coverage
How We Will Accomplish Our Objective
We will continue to assist states in their efforts to promote and publicize the opportunity for eligible children and adults to enroll in Medicaid. Our strategy includes asking states to review their computer systems and eligibility processes to ensure that all families that are eligible for Medicaid bene