Implementation Choices for the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009
September 2009
Authors: Lisa Simpson, Gerry Fairbrother, Joseph Touschner, and Jocelyn Guyer
Published by: The Commonwealth Fund
The Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) of 2009 has the potential to transform children’s health care in the United States. This report analyzes selected provisions of the legislation that involve outreach and enrollment, as well as child health quality and measurement. Using input from interviews with a range of stakeholders and a panel of experts, the report provides a set of recommendations for the federal government officials charged with implementing CHIPRA.
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