2008

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.