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Academy Health, a health policy research organization. Most material is free, but some is accessible only to members.
Changes in Healthcare Financing and Organization, an initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that looks at both health policy and health research.
The Center for Studying Health System Change, a non-governmental organization that is tracking a variety of health system metrics in a number of communities across the country.
The Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care, an ongoing study of differences in health care costs and utilization across the country, using Medicare data primarily.
Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI), focusing on commercial employee benefits, including health benefits, has both free reports, and reports requiring payment.
ECRI Institute, focusing on evidence-based medical practice.
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, an especially rich resource for data on trends for both private and public health issues.
The Integrated Healthcare Association, a California organization focusing on collaboration between health plans, providers, employers and government to promote data transparency, pay-for-performance, and public health improvements.
The Leapfrog Group, an employer-sponsored organization focusing on improving quality and aligning financial incentives.
Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., a commercial think tank that analyzes a large variety of policy-related issues, including health care.
Pacific Business Group on Health, an innovative, employer-based California organization focusing on health care cost and quality issues.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, focusing on health policy research and activities.
Changes in Healthcare Financing and Organization, an initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that looks at both health policy and health research.
The Center for Studying Health System Change, a non-governmental organization that is tracking a variety of health system metrics in a number of communities across the country.
The Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care, an ongoing study of differences in health care costs and utilization across the country, using Medicare data primarily.
Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI), focusing on commercial employee benefits, including health benefits, has both free reports, and reports requiring payment.
ECRI Institute, focusing on evidence-based medical practice.
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, an especially rich resource for data on trends for both private and public health issues.
The Integrated Healthcare Association, a California organization focusing on collaboration between health plans, providers, employers and government to promote data transparency, pay-for-performance, and public health improvements.
The Leapfrog Group, an employer-sponsored organization focusing on improving quality and aligning financial incentives.
Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., a commercial think tank that analyzes a large variety of policy-related issues, including health care.
Pacific Business Group on Health, an innovative, employer-based California organization focusing on health care cost and quality issues.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, focusing on health policy research and activities.
Theses organizations are rich non-governmental sources of information and data in health care. They may also be considered health policy sites, but are categorized here due to their focus on data.
Research and Data
Research, Health Policy, and Commercial Websites
Research and health policy organizations are excellent sources of data and information. Some organizations are strictly centrist in their political orientation, while others are clearly advocating health policies aligned with a political agenda. Commercial sites are sources of information and education as well, though the amount of information offered for free versus requiring payment varies widely.
Health Policy Websites
These are health policy organizations that are either centrist and relatively neutral, or more oriented along political lines: Liberal, Conservative, or Libertarian. Some organizations self-identify their orientation, while others have been categorized by me and do not necessarily represent their own view of themselves. Regardless of political orientation, these sites all have useful information and resources. Selection of these sites as useful links does not represent any political orientation by me, but simply their utility.
Organizations that are Centrist or Neutral
The Brookings Institute's Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform, a centrist policy institution that focuses on a wide variety of issues, including health.
The Urban Institute's Health Policy Positions, a centrist policy institution that focuses on a wide variety of issues, including health.
The Centrist Policy Network's Health Policy Positions, a center for centrist health policy issues from a variety of sources.
The New America Foundation's Health Policy Program, a centrist policy institution that addresses a wide array of policy issues, including health.
Public Policy Institute of California, while California focused, it contains useful discussions about a variety of policy issues including health.
Organizations with a Liberal Orientation
The Center for American Progress, Health Policy Positions.
The Commonwealth Fund, an excellent source for data and information around health insurance coverage issues.
Organizations with a Conservative Orientation
American Enterprise Institute's Health Policy Positions.
National Center for Policy Analysis, Health Positions.
Organizations with a Libertarian Orientation
Cato Institute's Health Policy Positions.
The Galen Institute.
The Brookings Institute's Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform, a centrist policy institution that focuses on a wide variety of issues, including health.
The Urban Institute's Health Policy Positions, a centrist policy institution that focuses on a wide variety of issues, including health.
The Centrist Policy Network's Health Policy Positions, a center for centrist health policy issues from a variety of sources.
The New America Foundation's Health Policy Program, a centrist policy institution that addresses a wide array of policy issues, including health.
Public Policy Institute of California, while California focused, it contains useful discussions about a variety of policy issues including health.
Organizations with a Liberal Orientation
The Center for American Progress, Health Policy Positions.
The Commonwealth Fund, an excellent source for data and information around health insurance coverage issues.
Organizations with a Conservative Orientation
American Enterprise Institute's Health Policy Positions.
National Center for Policy Analysis, Health Positions.
Organizations with a Libertarian Orientation
Cato Institute's Health Policy Positions.
The Galen Institute.
Commercial Websites and Publications
These commercial websites and publications contain a variety of useful information about health insurance and managed health care. Some data and information is free, some requires registration, some requires subscription, and some requires payment.
Managed Care On Line (MCOL), a commercial resource for information about managed care. It has both free and paid types of membership.
Bureau of National Affairs, a commercial publication that focuses on hospitals and health plans in addition to many other areas. Especially useful around legal issues. Requires subscription.
Health Affairs. Some free content. Requires subscription for most content.
The Sanofi-Aventis Managed Care Digest Series. Updated annualy. Free with registration.
Atlantic Information Services, a commercial site featuring publications and information about managed health care and other health care sectors. Some free content, most content requires payment.
Healthcare Intelligence Network, a commercial site featuring publications and information about managed health care and other health care sectors.
Managed Healthcare Executive, providing short articles and profiles in managed health care, with an emphasis on pharmaceutical issues.
Bureau of National Affairs, a commercial publication that focuses on hospitals and health plans in addition to many other areas. Especially useful around legal issues. Requires subscription.
Health Affairs. Some free content. Requires subscription for most content.
The Sanofi-Aventis Managed Care Digest Series. Updated annualy. Free with registration.
Atlantic Information Services, a commercial site featuring publications and information about managed health care and other health care sectors. Some free content, most content requires payment.
Healthcare Intelligence Network, a commercial site featuring publications and information about managed health care and other health care sectors.
Managed Healthcare Executive, providing short articles and profiles in managed health care, with an emphasis on pharmaceutical issues.
Research and Data
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