New Webinar: Microsimulation Strategies for HSR
Live, Online Learning Opportunity
November 17, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.
Microsimulation is an extremely useful analytic technique that can be used to demonstrate potential policy implications of research findings, or to estimate the impact of proposed policies. Join AcademyHealth’s upcoming webinar, Microsimulation Strategies for HSR, to learn about simple simulation models that can be performed using Excel or other spreadsheet programs, as well as more complex regression-based approaches and agent-based models. The specific topics that will be used in this session are particularly relevant to the current health reform discussion, and will focus on take-up of Medicaid and private insurance, and eligibility for insurance subsidies and credits. This webinar is essential for researchers and policy analysts interested in developing a deeper understanding of microsimulation models, or those who want to develop their own microsimulation applications. All examples will be illustrated using standard statistical software (e.g. SAS).
This live webinar will take place Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 1-2:30 p.m. EDT. After this session, you will be able to:
- Describe key components of simple simulation models, as well as more complex agent-based models;
- Provide knowledge of approaches and tools that enable researchers to develop and run their own simulation models; and
- Demonstrate simulation models and discuss interpretation of results.
Course Level: 201 (intermediate)
Faculty: Timothy D. McBride, Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis
Format: Live Webinar
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Health Policy Orientation: Maximize Your Impact on Health Policymaking
October 26-29, Washington, D.C.
AcademyHealth’s Health Policy Orientation provides an in-depth look at the health policymaking process, including the fundamentals of policy communication, influences of public opinion, and procedures for turning ideas into legislation.
The Orientation is ideal for health policy fellows and analysts, public officials, federal or state government employees, private-sector health care employees, and consultants that want to learn the fundamentals of health policy development and implementation in Washington. Key sessions include:
- How to Communicate with Policy Leaders
- Federal and Congressional Support Agencies: Information Sources for Policymaking
- Public Opinion and Health Care Reform
- Turning Ideas into Legislation
Limited space is available for this event. View the full program agenda and register online at www.academyhealth.org/orientation.
Registration Open for National Health Policy Conference
February 8-9, Washington, D.C.
The National Health Policy Conference (NHPC) offers a comprehensive and detailed look at the nation's health policy agenda. The NHPC is your opportunity to learn the details of the nation’s health care agenda directly from policymakers. Hear leading experts from government, industry, and academia recap the progress of reform at the federal and state levels, its impacts on stakeholders, and emerging policy challenges. The conference agenda will address the following questions:
- What are the policy priorities of the administration and Congress?
- How do we redesign the health care workforce?
- What roles will the states play in transforming the system?
- How do we implement provider payment reform?
Registration is now open— visit the NHPC Web site at www.academyhealth.org/nhpc for additional information.
Alice S. Hersh Student Scholarships to Attend NHPC
Application Deadline: November 15
AcademyHealth is pleased to announce a new scholarship program, The Alice S. Hersh Student Scholarship, which provides two free registrations to the National Health Policy Conference (NHPC) and four to the Annual Research Meeting (ARM). The scholarship is designed to encourage professional and educational development in health services research and policy among student members.
AcademyHealth is accepting applications to attend the 2010 NHPC until November 15. Interested students must complete an application and submit an essay outlining how attendance at the NHPC will assist in their educational and professional pursuits in health services research and policy.
NCHS/AcademyHealth Health Policy Fellowship
Application Deadline: January 4, 2010
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and AcademyHealth are seeking applicants for their 2010 Health Policy Fellowship. This program brings visiting scholars in health services research-related disciplines to NCHS to collaborate on studies of interest to policymakers and the health services research community using NCHS data systems.
Applications are welcome from doctoral students through senior researchers and/or faculty. For more information about the fellowship and application requirements, visit www.academyhealth.org/nchs or email AcademyHealth at nchs@academyhealth.org.
