Publications

Our research is used by government agencies, foundations, and others to advance better health policies and programs.

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Integrating Women’s Health into the Curricula of Public Health Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

October 17, 2014 | Research Brief

This brief explores efforts to advance women’s health within the curriculum of public health schools.

IOM Report Provides Roadmap for End-of-Life Care

October 17, 2014 | Online Article

Americans express strong views when asked about the care they want to receive when they are seriously ill and approaching death. Recent evidence suggests these wishes are not likely to be fulfilled.

Focus on the Future: Revisiting the Family Planning Research Agenda

October 17, 2014 | Report

This report, commissioned by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, summarizes the status of recent family planning service delivery research that has been conducted to identify areas for further investigation.

Clarifying Feasible Procedures for Reinvesting Health Care Cost Savings

September 18, 2014 | Research Brief

Efforts to promote significant change in the U.S. health system are underway in a variety of settings and along multiple dimensions.

Michigan Veterans Community Action Teams: Community Assessment Summary Report

September 16, 2014 | Report

The Michigan Veterans Community Action Teams (MIVCAT) project is a collaborative community model created by Altarum to enhance the delivery of services from public, private, and nonprofit organizations to Veterans and their family members.

Michigan Veterans Community Action Teams: Report on the Survey of Veterans Service Providers

September 10, 2014 | Report

The Michigan Veterans Community Action Teams (MIVCAT) project is a collaborative community model created by Altarum to enhance the delivery of services from public, private, and nonprofit organizations to Veterans and their family members.

Michigan Veterans Community Action Teams: Detroit Metro Veteran Focus Groups Report

September 10, 2014 | Report

The Michigan Veterans Community Action Teams (MIVCAT) project is a collaborative community model created by Altarum to enhance the delivery of services from public, private, and nonprofit organizations to Veterans and their family members.

Transition to EBT in WIC: Review of Impact and Examination of Participant Redemption Patterns

September 08, 2014 | Report

This report examines the implementation of Electronic Benefits Transfer at several WIC state agencies.