Background on the 1115 Waiver: The State of North Carolina is transitioning the Medicaid and NC Health Choice programs from fee-for-service models to managed care. The transition to managed care will be paired with initiatives to: (a) support and enhance the capabilities of Medicaid providers; (b) strengthen access to care for beneficiaries; and (c)… Read more »
North Carolina Medicaid Projects
The Sheps Center has a long partnership with Medicaid, including early evaluations of Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC), evaluations of the medical home, etc. We now hold data through the The Carolina Cost and Quality Initiative (CCQI) and have recently launched a partnership with the NC Division of Health Benefits to coordinate the Medicaid… Read more »
Master Task Order-Advisory and Assistance Services in the Areas of Health Care Financing and Medicare
Master Task Order-Advisory and Assistance Services in the Areas of Health Care Financing and Medicare
Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Center for Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC)
We propose to expand the ARIC study by establishing a Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Center which will bring together investigators from multiple disciplines to evaluate health services use for persons at increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and to provide the framework for outcomes research pertaining to CVD-related endpoints.
Acute Coronary Syndrome Outcomes for Medicare Patients (ARRA Supplement to parent)
This administrative supplement will investigate the causes of repeat revascularization among Medicare patients admitted with Acute Coronary Syndrome
Better Payment Policies for Quality of Care: Fostering the Business Case for Quality (BCQ) Phase III – Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives
The UNC evaluation team will analyze claims and financial data from three Medicaid Managed Care sites to determine return on investment.
Trauma Center Brief Alcohol Treatment and Cost Effectiveness
The proposed study will evaluate these two different strategies (specialist MI counseling and brief physician advice) and compare them with standard care at a Level I Trauma Center using a randomized clinical trial with 375 trauma patients.