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Summary: The purpose of this project was to develop a guide stressing the importance of planning for cost effectiveness studies, early in the life of community based prevention programs, for use by program managers and local evaluators.

Chapter I presents highlights from the findings of the studies included in this Performance Improvement 2007 report. These examples were selected to emphasize the breadth of subject areas addressed by the studies and showcase the diverse methodologies used.

Mission To sponsor and conduct medical research that leads to better health for all Americans. Evaluation Program

Mission To improve the Nation ’ s health by assuring equitable access to comprehensive, culturally competent, quality health care for all. Evaluation Program

Mission To protect and promote public health through food, drug, medical device, and cosmetic regulation. Evaluation Program

Mission We assure health security for beneficiaries. Evaluation Program

Outstanding Evaluation Reforming Medicaid: The Experiences of Five Pioneering States with Mandatory Managed Care and Eligibility Expansions

Performance Improvement 2002: Evaluation Activities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is the eighth annual report to Congress summarizing previous fiscal year evaluation efforts. The purpose of this report is to provide Congress with outcome-oriented evaluation findings for the Department's programs, policies, and strategies. It

MISSION: To provide analytical support and advice to the Secretary on policy development and assist the Secretary with the development and coordination of department wide program planning and evaluation activities. Evaluation Program

This project is an outgrowth of a comprehensive review of NCI's clinical trials program for cancer treatment. Based on this review, NCI has decided to restructure the way in which the Cooperative Groups, the largest single trials program sponsored by NCI, carry out large, randomized clinical trials. The restructuring will occur in a set-wi

The Cost of Cancer Trials Study (CCTS) is a study of cancer patients throughout the U.S. being conducted by RAND, a private, non-profit research institution based in Santa Monica, California, with principal funding and scientific guidance from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). This study will estimate the incremental costs of medical tr

The purpose of this study is to evaluate (a) the additional demands placed on the health care system by individuals living with HIV infection who have comorbid conditions and (b) the benefits and costs of integrating and coordinating treatment for these conditions. Two separate projects are underway.

This is a multi-phase study that focuses on groups that have been in the forefront of interacting with the population affected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and three HIPAA related provisions: MHPA (Mental Health Parity Act of 1996), NMPHA (Newborns and Mothers' Health Protection Act of 1996) an

Recent examples of studies that have provided information to specific review decisions include: (1) interactions and metabolism studies of anti-cancer drugs such as paclitaxel, (2) anti-abuse drugs such as LAAM, (3) anti-HIV drugs such as the protease inhibitors, (4) anti-epileptic drugs, (5) cardiovascular drugs, and (6) anti-malarial dru

This is an analysis of the expansion or modification of preventive or other services covered by Medicare. The study includes coverage of: (1) nutrition therapy, including parenteral and enteral nutrition; (2) skin cancer screening; (3) medically necessary dental care; (4) routing patient care costs for beneficiaries enrolled in approved cl

Performance Improvement 2001: Evaluation Activities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is the seventh annual report to Congress summarizing previous fiscal year evaluation efforts. The purpose of this report is to provide Congress with evaluative information on the Department's programs, policies, and strategies. It contains brief

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