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2008
July
Register Now for Methods CyberSeminar
Methods Matter: Investigating Causation & Correlation
July 16, 11:00-12:30 EDT
Join other health services researchers for a virtual event exploring causation versus association.
June
HSR Methods Web Site Now Live
AcademyHealth is pleased to present www.HSRmethods.org, a new online resource for health services researchers. HSRmethods.org provides current information on key research methods and resources in HSR, and aims to spur dialogue about analytic methods among health services researchers. Visit the site today!
May
Register Now for the Netherlands Health Study Tour
Registration Deadline: June 30
Join AcademyHealth as we travel to the Netherlands for an unprecedented opportunity to learn first-hand about the Dutch health care system. This unique health study tour will feature an exciting mix of site visits and briefing sessions, focusing on key health policy issues.
Interest Group Meetings at ARM
Learn about the latest research and network with your colleagues at this year's interest group meetings. Held prior to or immediately following the 25th Annual Research Meeting, each meeting provides an in-depth look at a broad range of topics in health services research. Register today!
April
Funding Opportunity Available for PHSSR
The Changes in Health Care Financing and Organization (HCFO) initiative has issued a special topic solicitation on Public Health Systems and Services Research (PHSSR). The solicitation, application instructions, and FAQs are available online. Brief proposals are due May 21.
February
2008 HSR Impact Award Recognizes Arlene Ash
The HSR Impact Award recognizes research that has had a significant impact on health and health care. This year, AcademyHealth is recognizing a body of work that brought risk adjustment to many users, including Medicare.
ARM Registration is Open
Join more than 2,000 health services researchers, policymakers, and practitioners at the 25 th Annual Research Meeting in Washington, D.C. Register by April 7 to save $100.
2007
2007 International Health Study Tours
UK and Germany
These tours are designed to stimulate new ways to think about specific health policy issues and learn from international experts that are grappling with similar challenges.
Health Economics Interest Group
P4P Discussion: March 19 - 30
The Health Economics Interest Group is hosting a web-based discussion on pay for performance (P4P). Moderated by Karen Eggelston, Ph.D., of Tufts University, this interactive discussion is designed to take a fresh look at the current body of knowledge. The discussion will take place on the Health Economics Interest Group Forum.
National Health Policy Conference Webcast
The Kaiser Family Foundation is providing webcasts of select sessions from the 2007 National Health Policy Conference (NHPC). View the webcast.
New Publications
ERISA Implications for State Health Care Access Initiatives: Impact of the Maryland "Fair Share Act" Court Decision
Major Changes in Benefit Design, A Plausible Way to Control Costs
Strengthening the Field of Health Services Research: A Needs Assessment of Key Producers and Users
Public Health Systems Research Article of the Year Award and Student Scholarships
An Award will be given at the PHSR Interest Group Annual Meeting (June 2) in recognition of the best scientific work that the field has produced and published in 2006. Also, student scholarships to attend the meeting, and the Annual Research Meeting (June 3-5), will be awarded. Nominations for awards and applications for scholarships are due on March 5.
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