Policy-Relevant Health Insurance Studies

Posted by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation on January 25, 2016

RWJF Seeking Proposals for Policy-Relevant Health Insurance Studies

The passage and implementation of the Affordable Care Act helped millions of previously uninsured Americans gain health insurance, expanded their coverage options, established online marketplaces as a way of promoting competition among insurers, and stimulated payment reforms to make the cost of insurance and care more affordable. Despite the progress in these areas driven by the law, however, millions of Americans remain uninsured.

In an effort to learn which policies might be the most successful in expanding health insurance to all Americans, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is seeking proposals for quantitative research projects that examine the effects of existing policies or predict the effects of improvements to existing policies or new policies. Projects may be generated from any one of several disciplines, including health services research, economics, sociology, program evaluation, political science, public policy, public health, public administration, law, business administration, and other related fields.

Project funding will range from between $50,000 and $150,000 to accommodate studies lasting between six to twelve months. Preference will be given to rapid-turnaround projects that can be completed within six months. Five to six studies will be funded.

Researchers, as well as practitioners and public and private policymakers working with researchers, are eligible to apply through their organizations.

See the RWJF website for complete program guidelines, an FAQ, and application instructions.

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 19, 2016

http://www.rwjf.org/en/library/funding-opportunities/2016/policy-relevant-insurance-studies–pris-.html?rid=CR0RfoW1kVrIxFKudcSYjlL9Zh7yWU63VdhdaVE2UAc&et_cid=449547