Policy Analysis
Strategic Guidance
Research




Policy Analysis
The MCH Policy Research Center provides health decision-makers and program officials with timely analyses of federal and state program and policy developments. By analyzing legislative policies and relevant research, obtaining the perspectives of key informants in Washington as well as state officials, families, and providers, and bringing our own insights to bear, we issue reports assessing changes, impacts, and opportunities in Medicaid, SCHIP, and other public programs, such as WIC, early intervention, Title V, and children’s mental health services.

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Strategic Guidance
As recognized experts in the maternal and child health field, the Center’s senior staff provides strategic consulting services to public agencies and national organizations. We assist federal agencies by leading strategic planning meetings, work with state agencies in the design of direct service and programs, and help provider organizations in anticipating, understanding, and responding to health care policy changes.

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Research
The Center has earned an excellent reputation for high quality, objective research on the implementation and effectiveness of various financing and service delivery programs and policies affecting children and adolescents. Our research involves original data collection through telephone surveys and site visits. We produce major studies examining Medicaid managed care, SCHIP implementation, the adolescent service delivery system, the early intervention program, and other topics.

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