Seeks to increase the contribution that health services research makes to improving the health care system and the health status of Americans.

Assists local communities in developing and sustaining efforts that improve health care access and promote universal coverage, with a focus on people who are without insurance. A national initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Brandeis University.

A federal government agency that supports research designed to improve the quality of health care, reduce its cost, and broaden access to essential services.

Aids journalists, elected officials, and other professionals in understanding the roots of the nation's health care problems.

Educates members of Congress, the media, and the broader public on what is happening in the states concerning welfare, child welfare, health care reform, and other issues involving families and the elderly.

Provides information for comparing and evaluating the various proposals for expanding healthcare coverage for the uninsured. The site was developed in conjunction with the Economic and Social Research Institute.

The major health services research center for The George Washington University Medical Center, which identifies, monitors, and analyzes emerging issues in federal and state health law and policy and evaluates the effects of changing federal policies on health care access, quality, and cost at the state and local levels.

The Health Care Financing Administration's official Medicaid website. The site provides consumer and professional/technical information.

The federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Provides a listing of regional office officials and Federal Medicaid contacts.

Provides materials of interest to various audiences regarding the passage of SCHIP, also known as Title XXI, as part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.

Dedicated to studying how the country's health care systems are changing and how those changes are affecting people at the community level.

Provides attention to the needs of poor and minority children and those with disabilities.

Supports independent research on health and social issues and makes grants to improve health care practice and policy

Dedicated to fostering a better life for poor residents of New York City, focusing its efforts on income maintenance, health care, affordable housing and education.

Works to ensure underserved populations have access to quality health care. An initiative of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation.

A national health access initiative for low-income, uninsured children.

Conducts research directed at enhancing the effectiveness of social programs, improving the way health care services are organized and delivered, and making quality health care accessible and affordable.

Advances the public's, the media's, and policymakers' knowledge and understanding of employee benefits.

Dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health and long-term care for all Americans. Projects include The Medicaid Clearinghouse and Managed Care Central.

Helps Congress oversee federal programs and operations to assure accountability to the American people.

A national trade association representing the private health care system whose members provide health, long-term care, dental, disability, and supplemental health insurance coverage.

Committed to advancing a market-based health care system that values innovation and provides affordable, high-quality health care.

Formulates and promotes conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.

Provides and promotes a direct link between academic research and education programs and the broad spectrum of health care policy issues and debates. Part of Georgetown University.

Focuses on health care delivery systems, outcomes analysis, economic analysis, and policy analysis, particularly in the clinical areas of cancer, children's health, disability and chronic conditions, and mental health and substance abuse. The Institute is part of Northwestern University.

The Commission functions as a policy institute and forum for analyzing health care coverage and access for the low-income population and assessing options for reform.

Conducts research and enhances public understanding of social insurance, develops new leaders, and provides a nonpartisan forum for exchange of ideas on important issues in the field of health care.

Offers a list of publications that provide policymakers with the most current information available on specific trends, issues, and challenges in health policy.

The professional membership organization for state finance officers that seeks to improve the quality and availability of information to state budget offices; provide opportunities to share practices across states; provide training and research information through publications and seminars; and assist the National Governors’ Association in the development and implementation of its policy positions.

Serves as a focal point of communication between the states and the federal government and to provide an information network among the states on issues pertinent to the Medicaid program.

A policy research institute that offers a variety of information on health related issues.

Brings together large and small businesses, labor unions, consumer groups, religious groups and primary care providers to improve health care.

NCSL is a source for research, publications, consulting services, meetings and seminars. It is the national conduit for state lawmakers to communicate with one another and share ideas.

The Association's mission is to provide a forum for Governors to exchange views and experiences among themselves; provide assistance in solving state focused problems; provide information on state innovations and practices; and provide a bipartisan forum for Governors to establish, influence, and implement policy on national issues.

A national public interest law firm that seeks to improve health care for America's working and unemployed poor, minorities, the elderly and people with disabilities.

Provides a resource book on health system data at the local, state and national levels, data screened for quality from over twenty sources, and notes on how to interpret the data as well as additional contact information.

Promotes the betterment of public health, primarily on health issues related to African Americans and medically underserved populations.

A research and citizen education organization based in New York City that focuses on health care, Medicare, and welfare.

Works to improve the health and health care of Americans in the areas of access, chronic health conditions, and substance abuse. Covering Kids, a program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, helps increase the number of eligible children who benefit from health insurance coverage programs.

A national campaign for free and low-cost health insurance for children. Provided by the Center on Budget & Policy Priorities.

A source for comprehensive information on State Children's Health Insurance Plans.

Tracks policy choices on Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) cash assistance programs and Medicaid in the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Conducts research on national, state, and local health policy issues, provides public service to policy makers and community leaders, and offers educational opportunities for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows.

Most recent statistics on the health insurance coverage of Americans from 1998.

Addresses critical issues affecting hospitals and health care in New York City.

Provides information that can be useful in organizing and creating educational initiatives for health care justice. The site provides information on disabilities and health.

Investigates social and economic problems confronting the nation and analyzes efforts to solve these problems.

Supports community-institutional partnerships that refocus health systems on primary care, prevention, and public health through work to improve services, especially for vulnerable populations.

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