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Health Policy


 
 
Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the AHCPR web site includes information on research, data, grants, clinical guidelines and medical outcomes.
AcademyHealth
Previously named the Academy for Health Services Research and Health Policy, this organization provides information for health services researchers and policy analysts. Provides access to publications.
CDC Wonder
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web site. Wide-rangine Online Data for Epidemiologic Research. Provides access to CDC reports, guidelines and public health datasets. First time visitors must register online. There is no cost.
Center for State Health Policy at Rutgers (CSHP)
The Center for State Health Policy  focuses on health policy issues within New Jersey. Current areas of interest include long-term care, racial and ethnic health disparities, access to health care, health system performance improvement, and performance measurement.
Children Now
Web site of a nonpartisan organization concerned with the status of children and want to make sure they are a top public policy priority.
Children's Defense Fund
Nonprofit organization that seeks to provide a strong, effective voice for children. Site includes reports, data, and a publications list.
Commonwealth Fund
Web site of a private foundation supporting independent research on health care issues, and has a program in health policy.
Forum for State Health Policy Leadership
Web site of the National Conference of State Legislatures. Their goal is to improve decison making and leadership among state legislators regarding current and emerging health policy issues.
Health Hippo
A collection of health-related policy and regulatory materials. Links to health policy related congressional legislation and testimony.
Health Law Links
Saint Louis University School of Law, Center for Health Law Studies site. Arranged by topic.
Kaiser Network
From the Kaiser Family Foundation. Daily reports and headlines on health policy. Section on Women's Health and Health Disparities.
National Center for Health Statistics
NCHS is the primary Federal agency responsible for collecting, analyzing and disseminating health statistics.  Their web site provides access to the information NCHS produces.  Statistical tables, publications and selected public-use data files are included.  The FASTSTATS A to Z section provides brief statistical information arranged by broad categories.  The site is searchable by words and phrases using NCHS Web Search.
National Information Center on Health Services Research and Health Care Technology
NICHSR seeks to disseminate information on health services research. Includes links to several databases.
RAND Health Program
Highlights major health research projects at RAND.
National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services web site. Provides latest information about America's adolescents. Includes related links, reports and publications, and potential funding sources.
 
 
     
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  Updated: July 17, 2007  
     
     
     
     
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