Research and Policy Analysis has become one of AIR’s newest and fastest growing areas. Our multidisciplinary research teams include national experts in the development and use of a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze healthcare financing, access, and delivery systems. The research and policy analysis group’s technical and analytical capabilities are fueled by the commitment to making a difference for consumers by communicating research findings to practitioners, policymakers, the general public, and the media.      
 
Stronger and more effective prevention and public health campaigns rely on an understanding of what strategies work best to motivate behavior change. At AIR, researchers and analysts work collaboratively with colleagues in communications, information sciences, health education, and other AIR programs to develop and test concepts for campaigns and initiatives, then monitor and assess changes in attitudes, behavior patterns, and media coverage. Across teams and projects, best practices and innovation are highly valued.  
 
Clients include federal and state government, foundations, private healthcare and research organizations, and universities.

People

Marilyn Moon, Vice President and Director of the Health Program
Steven Garfinkel, Managing Director - Research
Roger Levine, Managing Research Scientist
Kristin Carman, Principal Research Scientist
Sigrid Gustafson, Principal Research Scientist
San Keller, Principal Research Scientist
Dennis Nalty, Principal Research Scientist
Margarita Hurtado, Principal Research Scientist


Recent Projects & Clients

CMS Integrated Chronic Disease Quality Performance Measurement at the Level of the Physician’s Office
CAHPS II (Consumer Assessments of Health Plans and Providers Study)
Gerontology Expert Consultants and Witnesses for CMS for the Administrative Hearing Process
Advancing Patient and Family Engagement: Developing a “Guide to Patient and Family Engagement in Health Care Quality and Safety in the Hospital Setting”

 

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