Human Services

This study identifies factors related to job tenure among certified nursing assistants (CNAs) working in nursing homes. The study uses 2004 data from the National Nursing Home Survey, the National Nursing Assistant Survey, and the Area Resource File. OLS regression analyses were conducted with length of job tenure as the dependent variable.

This study introduces the first National Nursing Assistant Survey (NNAS), a major advance in the data available about certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and a rich resource for evidence-based policy, practice, and applied research initiatives.

This Housing Status Assessment Guide for State TANF and Medicaid Programs is part of a study entitled Homelessness Data for HHS Mainstream Programs, that explored the extent to which states collect data on housing status and homelessness from applicants for the two largest HHS mainstream programs that may serve indi

  ASPE RESEARCH BRIEF(*) Who are Low-Wage Workers? February 2009 This Research Brief is available on the Internet at:http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/09/LowWageWorkers/rb.shtml

Summary of Immigrant Eligibility Restrictions Under Current Law As of 2/25/2009 This document summarizes the immigrant eligibility restrictions under the following laws: 

This study explores the extent to which states collect data on housing status and homelessness from applicants for the two largest HHS mainstream programs that may serve individuals or families experiencing homelessness: Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

This project continues the analysis of Medicare beneficiary level episodes of post-acute care. RTI builds on its previously funded ASPE project by expanding the episode file to include 2006 claims.

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.