Reports

This project examines alternative episode definitions to better align performance measures, incentives, payments, and accountability within Medicare fee-for service in the near term and options for broader episode-based reforms.

Final Report Prepared for:Susan Bogasky Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Prepared by:Barbara Gage, PhD Melissa Morley, PhD Pamela Spain, PhD Melvin Ingber, PhD RTI International

Cheryl l. Damberg, Melony E. Sorbero, Peter S. Hussey, Susan Lovejoy, hangsheng liu, and ateev mehrotra WR-633-ASPE February 2009 Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

  ASPE RESEARCH BRIEF(*) Marital Quality and Parent-Adolescent Relationships: Components of Relationship Strengths in Married Couple Families January 2009

The purpose of this research brief is to explain the relationship context of adolescents who live in married couple families. Specifically, the marital quality of the adolescents' biological parents (and step-parents) is assessed by examining how supportive and conflict behaviors combine within the couple relationship.

  ASPE RESEARCH BRIEF(*) Marital Quality and Parent-Adolescent Relationships: Effects on Adolescent and Young Adult Well-Being January 2009

  ASPE RESEARCH BRIEF(*) The Impact of Marital and Relationship Status on Social Outcomes for Returning Prisoners January 2009 This Research Brief is available on the Internet at:http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/09/Marriage&Reentry/rb.shtml

The O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law invited twelve thought leaders with extensive experience in the conduct of biomedical research among indigenous peoples and developing countries to a colloquium at Georgetown University on January 7-8, 2009.

  Developing a Framework to Guide Genomic Data Sharing and Reciprocal Benefits to Developing Countries and Indigenous Peoples: A Colloquium January 7-8, 2009 Georgetown University, Washington, DC

The number of people incarcerated in this country is in the millions, and most will eventually be released to the community.В  Policy interest in preparing prisoners for reentry has grown significantly in recent years.В  This interest is fueled in part by research showing that marital and parent-child relationships are at high risk of disruption during incarceration and reentry, a

This research brief presents the findings from a special emphasis in the process evaluation of the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative (OMI) on marriage education services within the state’s correctional system.

ASPE contracted with The Lewin Group to conduct interviews regarding boarding of psychiatric patients in the Emergency Department (ED). The goal of the interviews was to gain the perspective of ED Directors/ED Physicians, Department of Psychiatry Chairs/on-call Psychiatrists, and Nurse Case Managers/Social Workers in nine hospitals.

This is the first of two briefs that examine the interplay between education and skills-building programming for lower income individuals and families in the areas of marriage and relationships, financial literacy, and asset development. This brief provides an overview of existing programs and practices.

This is the second of two briefs that examine the interplay between education and skills-building programming for lower income individuals and families in the areas of marriage and relationships, financial literacy, and asset development.

ABOUT THIS ISSUE BRIEF

ABOUT THIS ISSUE BRIEF

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

By: Pamela Winston and Ann E. Person Mathematica Policy Research (MPR)  

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services200 Independence Ave., S.W.Washington, D.C. 20201   Program evaluation:

This Brief reviews the history and current status of federal special needs plans (SNPs) authority, with particular attention to provisions of interest to state Medicaid programs that have or are considering entering into contracts with SNPs to integrate or coordinate Medicaid long-term care services with Medicare primary, acute and prescription drug services for dually eligible beneficiaries.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Final Report Lynn Quincy Patricia Collins Kristin Andrews Christal Stone

Prepared for:Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE)U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)  

This report reviews the definitions and measures of assets and asset poverty in existing theoretical and empirical studies and suggests ways to make them more relevant for future research and policy development. In doing so, the report establishes a conceptual foundation for an emerging field of inquiry that focuses on the role of assets in social policy. [45 PDF pages]

  Poor Finances: Assets and Low-Income Households Assets, Poverty, and Public Policy: Challenges in Definition and Measurement December 2008 By: Yunju Nam, Jin Huang, and Michael Sherraden Center for Social Development Washington University in Saint Louis

The research brief provides an overview of the program models used by the twelve Responsible Fatherhood, Marriage and Family Strengthening Grants for Incarcerated and Re-entering Partners grantees. [10 PDF pages]

Child Welfare Privatization Initiatives Assessing Their Implications for the Child Welfare Field and for Federal Child Welfare Programs Ensuring Quality in Contracted Child Welfare Services Topical Paper #6 December 2008

In 2006, ASPE funded the Child Welfare Privatization Initiatives Project to provide information to state and local child welfare administrators who are considering or implementing privatization reforms. The project has produced papers on a range of topics providing insights about factors that should be considered when approaching or improving upon privatization efforts.

Income is a critical variable in policy analysis, and because of this, most federal household surveys collect at least some data on income. Yet income is exceedingly difficult to measure well in a household survey.

Prepared by: Prashila DullabhAdil Moiduddin

  Strategies for Increasing TANF Work Participation Rates Providing Paid Employment Opportunities for TANF Participants Engaged in Vocational Education Programs: Examples from Denver, Colorado; Kentucky; and California December 2008

This report examines the relief and recovery services provided by faith-based and community organizations (FBCOs) in the Gulf Coast region after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. The study included a telephone survey of 202 FBCOs that provided services and in-depth case studies of eight selected FBCOs. [116 PDF pages]

June 2009

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services RESEARCH BRIEF

This practice brief profiles the multi-pronged, comprehensive approaches taken by Maryland and Utah to increase their state's work participation rates. Both states have more than doubled their state Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) work participation rates within a one-year period.

By: Carol J. De Vita and Fredrica D. Kramer (Principal Investigators), Lauren Eyster, Samuel Hall, Petya Kehayova, and Timothy Triplett The Urban Institute  

This practice brief profiles three work experience programs that engage nearly all work-ready TANF recipients in unpaid work activities, either alone or in conjunction with education and training. Unpaid work experience is designed to mirror regular employment in the paid labor market.

  Strategies for Increasing TANF Work Participation Rates Providing Unpaid Work Experience Opportunities for TANF Recipients: Examples from Erie County, New York; Montana; and Hamilton County, Ohio December 2008 By: Michelle K. Kerr Mathematica Policy Research

  Strategies for Increasing TANF Work Participation Rates Summary Report December 2008 By: LaDonna Pavetti, Jacqueline Kauff, Michelle K. Derr, Jeffrey Max, Ann Person, and Gretchen Kirby Mathematica Policy Research

This practice brief profiles two strategies, one statewide and one local, for analyzing, reporting, and using data to hold case managers and administrators accountable for increasing the work participation of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients.

This practice brief profiles three programs, two statewide and one local, that provide work opportunities to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients who are participating in vocational education programs.

  Strategies for Increasing TANF Work Participation Rates Using Data to Monitor and Improve the Work Participation of TANF Recipients: Examples from New York City and Utah December 2008 By: Jeffrey Max and Gretchen Kirby Mathematica Policy Research

  Strategies for Increasing TANF Work Participation Rates Achieving Higher TANF Work Participation Rates: Case Studies from Maryland and Utah December 2008 By: Jacqueline Kauff and Michelle K. Derr Mathematica Policy Research