Biological drugs, or biologics, are innovative therapies for people with debilitating and life-threatening diseases; but these drugs are expensive. In this Q&A, AIR’s Thiyagu Rajakannan, senior researcher and lead for Drug Coverage and Payment Practice in the Health Division at AIR, explains how lower-cost versions of these drugs and promising ...
Using claims data before and during the COVID-19 pandemic (2017–21), this analysis examined skilled nursing facility (SNF) admissions among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries who were dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and beneficiaries who were eligible only for Medicare.
More than 45 million Americans live in rural areas. Rural residents often encounter barriers to healthcare, including provider shortages or traveling long distances. AIR leverages expertise in data analysis, technical assistance, human-centered design and stakeholder engagement to understand and help solve the healthcare challenges facing rural communities. ...
Student participation in school choice programs authorized by the No Child Left Behind Act was hindered because parents did not receive clear and timely communication from schools, according to a new report issued today by the U.S. Department of Education.
This spotlight takes a look at the history of Title I, how the program has changed over time, and how it affects children, schools, families and education policy. Experts weigh in on the program's past and future in interviews, briefs, and blogs.
AIR experts will explore a variety of education research and finance topics during the 41st annual Association for Education Finance and Policy (AEFP) conference, taking place at the Denver Marriott City Center in Denver, CO, March 17-19.
AIR has been awarded a five-year, federal contract, consisting of a base year and four option years, to provide continued support for the evaluation, review, and maintenance of qualified health plans (QHP) offered on the Marketplace exchange through the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Aditi Pathak is a senior economist at AIR. She specializes in research and evaluation of policies and programs targeted towards vulnerable populations including older adults and individuals with disabilities. Dr. Pathak has contributed to research on long-term services and supports, racial disparities in healthcare and vocational rehabilitation, Medicare and Medicaid ...
Christal Ramos is a managing director in the health division. She has over 16 years of experience implementing and studying policies and interventions to improve health equity, particularly for people with Medicaid or who are uninsured, and for communities of color. She is experienced in leading mixed-methods research, evaluation and ...
Colleges and universities increasingly rely on part-time faculty to meet instructional demands and rein in costs, but rising benefit costs and increased hiring for other types of positions have undercut those savings, a new report by the Delta Cost Project at the American Institutes for Research (AIR) finds. ...