In addition to the Program’s signature policy briefs and data notes, the Geiger Gibson Program faculty and staff author peer-reviewed publications, reports and blogs for prestigious health policy outlets such as The Commonwealth Fund, Health Affairs, Kaiser Family Foundation, and The Milbank Quarterly. Additionally, the program’s legal research and impact analyses is presented in amicus scholars briefs designed to provide the courts with expert analyses of the implications of legal actions under review.
Building a national data repository to measure and improve health center quality
Health centers are fertile testing grounds for strategies to utilize data and performance measures to fuel quality improvements. Investments in the health center infrastructure can bolster efforts to create a Nationwide Health Information Network to better utilize the available data.
Vision services are generally classified as optional benefits in Medicaid and SCHIP, and access to vision care services may vary due to lack of uniform coverage and benefit design across states.
The role of community health centers in responding to disparities in visual health
Racial and ethnic minorities and low-income populations are disproportionately affected by poor access to comprehensive eye and vision care and are more likely to experience adverse outcomes.
Adoption of health Information Technology in community Health Centers: Results of a National Survey
Based on a national survey of federally funded community health centers (CHCs) the authors find that while 26 percent reported some electronic health record (EHR) capacity and 13 percent have the minimal set of EHR functionalities, CHCs serving the most poor and uninsured patients were less likely to have a functional EHR.
Adoption of health center performance measures and national benchmarks
This study examines the adaptability of standardized performance measurement tools in 3 community-based health centers.
The Inverse Care Law: Implications of Health Care for Vulnerable Populations
This article reviews disparities in health status and access to healthcare for vulnerable populations.
