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Evaluation of the First Things First program.
(Archived Project)
Investigator (PI): Rundall, Thomas
Performing Organization (PO): (Current): University of California, Berkeley
Supporting Agency (SA): California, State of
Initial Year: 1998
Final Year: 2000
Abstract: The goal of the evaluation of California HealthCare Foundation's First Things First Initiative is to improve the rate of enrollment in Medi-Cal among eligible children. A 21-month multifaceted evaluation of this initiative is being proposed that includes both process & outcome evaluation, and the use of qualitative and quantitative methods. The evaluation focuses on the implementation and effectiveness of the FTF Initiative on 2 levels: the individual coalitions funded by the Initiative, and on the Initiative as a whole. An integral part of the evaluation is the provision of ongoing evaluation technical assistance to grantees to facilitate their successful implementation of their coalitions and their Medi-Cal enrollment tracking systems. The evaluation will be conducted by the University of California, Berkeley, School of Public health, Center for Health Management Studies in collaboration with the Institute for Health Policy Studies, University of California at San Francisco.
MeSH Terms:
  • California
  • * Child Welfare
  • Eligibility Determination
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Medicaid /*standards
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care
  • Program Evaluation
Keywords:
  • research support, non-U.S. Gov't
Country: United States
State: California
Zip Code: 94720
UI: 98303930
Project Status: Archived