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Strategic Support for Medicaid & CHIP Managed Care Programs

Strategic Support for Medicaid & CHIP Managed Care Programs

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is the largest provider of health insurance in the United States. Two of CMS’ most impactful programs are Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which provide essential health…
TAKEheart: Training for Cardiac Rehabilitation Use

TAKEheart: Training for Cardiac Rehabilitation Use

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Million Hearts® established the goal of increasing cardiac rehabilitation for eligible patients from 20-30 percent in 2018 to 70 percent by 2022. Evidence shows that participation in cardiac rehabilitation reduces hospital readmissions by 25 percent,…
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Capturing Methane From Wastewater in Developing Countries

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Municipal wastewater accounts for a substantial amount of methane emissions worldwide. Capturing and using methane from wastewater systems can help create economic resources and reduce waste, while providing a source of local clean energy. However, cities in developing…
Assateague State Park Dune Restoration

Monitoring Ecological and Socioeconomic Effects of Coastal Restoration

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The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) wanted to understand the socioeconomic effects of 38 restoration projects funded through its Hurricane Sandy Resiliency Grant Program. The goal was to ensure accountability of Department of Interior…
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Supporting Low-Income Veteran Households Experiencing—or At-Risk of Experiencing—Homelessness

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Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) is a Veterans Affairs program that provides grants to more than 250 private, non-profit organizations (grantees) and consumer cooperatives that rapidly re-house low-income Veteran households.
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Preparing New Teachers for Day One

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The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Candidate Assessment of Performance (CAP) is designed to assess the overall readiness of teacher candidates. The state wants to identify best practices, tailor guidelines and…
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Racing Against Time: The CDC's Campaign to Prevent Zika Transmission

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The pictures from Brazil showed babies born with small heads or distended limbs. They were victims of Zika, the first mosquito-transmitted virus to cause devastating birth defects. Brazil and Puerto Rico reported growing numbers of Zika-related cases in…
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Designing an Innovative Study of Employment Services for Veterans

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Section 502 of the Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016 (P.L. 114-315) requires a “study of job counseling, training, and placement services” for veterans. Through a 15-month contract with the U.S…
Supporting Litigation to Enforce the Clean Water Act

Supporting Litigation to Enforce the Clean Water Act

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Abt primarily has provided expert opinion regarding the relative permanence of waterways affected by industrial, agricultural, or petroleum-related spills into waterways throughout the U.S.
Empowering States to Drive Energy Policies

Empowering States to Drive Energy Policies

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The EPA State and Local Climate and Energy Program offers free tools and technical resources to help states pursue their energy goals while promoting job creation and economic growth.