Studies focus on the effects of this policy in a non-experimental environment, and require comparing similar populations in the same States, and comparing populations in states where there was no change. Although there is considerable research related to New Federalism policies and their impact, much remains to be done. Methods for using and matching administrative data sets to answer critical policy and research questions. The impact of broader market changes on the health and health care of children and adolescents, and their families. Research about often neglected populations and services, such as mental health, substance abuse, and children and adolescents with disabilities.
Public policy responses to access and insurance-related problems.
The changing environment for safety net providers. Presentation Summary, Improving Children's Health Through Health Services Research, Chicago, June 26, 1999.