Subject and Course Guides: Public Health: Health Policy & Administration

Best Bet Websites

Kennedy School of Government - Think Tank Search
Think Tank Search searches the websites of institutions that generate public policy research, analysis, and activity. These sites are affiliated with universities, governments, advocacy groups, foundations, and non-governmental organizations.

Health Policy Resources

Here are just a few high-quality resources on the web to help inform your health policy work. For more suggestions on where to look for public health information on the web, check out the Grey Literature and Data & Epidemiology Resources tabs.

Government Resources

GovInfo.gov
Search the full text of Congressional bills, debates, committee reports, and more. A good way to answer the question "What is the argument about xyz in Congress?" with primary documents. Historical information also provided.
Health Resources & Services Administration
Find information (e.g. funding) about various programs administered through the HRSA.
Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) - Resources for Policymakers
CDC Data & Statistics
If the CDC collects the data, it's here!

Helpful Websites

Health Impact Assessment (HIA) Resources
Health Planning Tools (CDC)
Public Health Law Center
This site is a valuable legal resource for public health practitioners. Find extensive law & policy information at the local, state, national, & international level. Topics include tobacco control, nutrition, physical activity, and more.
National Academy for State Health Policy
National Conference of State Legislatures
Easy-to-navigate information thoroughly covering state legislation on a variety of issues.

Health Services Research

Health Services Research Information Center - Data & Statistics
MACPAC - Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission
MEDPAC - Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
A nonpartisan legislative branch agency that provides the U.S. Congress with analysis and policy advice on the Medicare program.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Data Navigator
HCUPnet - Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project
HCUPnet provides health care statistics and information for hospital inpatient, emergency department, and ambulatory settings, as well as population-based health care data on counties.

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Public Health

Best Bet Websites

Health Policy Resources

Government Resources

Helpful Websites

Health Services Research

Locations

Richard J. Daley Library

Library of the Health Sciences-Chicago

Library of the Health Sciences-Peoria

Crawford Library of the Health Sciences-Rockford

Library of the Health Sciences-Urbana