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Obama’s Performance Revolution: Changing How Government Works
“The Administration is committed to revolutionizing how the federal government works on behalf of the American people,” states President Obama’s fiscal year 2011 budget. But this comes as a surprise…
ASPA: Rising to the Challenge
As this issue comes out, ASPA will be convening our annual conference in San Jose. As we do so, it is time to take stock of our field and our…
The Role of ICDDR,B: A Success Story from Bangladesh
In late July 2007, Bangladesh experienced atypical torrential rains causing widespread flooding, affecting about 50 percent of its administrative districts. Floods are typically associated with contamination of surface water and…
Medication Compliance
Patient compliance of medications is a growing concern within the health care industry and considered a highly sensitive issue. It has been noted that approximately a quarter of patients do…
A Model for State Health Insurance Rate Authorities
As the federal government and the states explore options for controlling increases in the cost of insurance premiums, high-risk pools may offer a model which states can use for a…
Controlling Medicaid Spending in an Aging Population: Cost Versus Equity?
As Congress ponders options in health care reform, the nation is also facing a dilemma of how to provide cost-effective services that greatly benefit the increasing number of people aging…