Research & Policy

As the older adult population in the U.S. continues to grow, so too does the challenge of meeting the healthcare needs of aging individuals. Our experts study ways to better understand and improve the health and well-being of older adults, as well as the quality and costs of the care they receive...

IHPI experts are conducting research to inform the ethical, equitable, safe and effective use of AI in healthcare settings.

IHPI experts strive to enhance knowledge that can improve child and adolescent health through research that examines the quality, equity, delivery and costs of the care and services that the youngest and often most vulnerable need to thrive throughout their lives.

IHPI members are studying climate-related threats to health and health care to inform strategies that support people and communities.

Our health system is in the midst of dramatic transformations in the organization, financing, and delivery of care - changes that impact all Americans. Our experts evaluate how healthcare reform policies may affect the health and financial well-being of individuals, families, communities, and...

Our experts are finding and implementing solutions to improve healthcare delivery, quality, and outcomes to ensure better health for all individuals, families, and communities.

Few public health programs are the subject of more debate than Medicaid, which insures low-income children, adults, seniors, and persons with disabilities. Our experts evaluate Medicaid eligibility, coverage, and financing, and how those factors affect the health and well-being of the 1 in 5...

Across a wide range of mental and behavioral health conditions, IHPI experts study issues related to access to services, service delivery and organization, and treatment effectiveness and outcomes. Their goal: to advance evidence that will improve mental health and wellbeing throughout the life...

IHPI experts seek evidence about the most effective ways to prevent disease, improve access to care, and build and sustain healthy communities. Our members analyze public health programs, policies, and services and their impact on individuals, families, communities, and local and global...

By examining the best ways to deliver care safely, affordably, and efficiently, IHPI experts contribute to building a culture of quality, safety and value that is integral to improving health and healthcare.

Reversing alarming trends in substance use-related harms requires new approaches and unique partnerships. Our experts are working to develop novel solutions to address this public health problem that affects every segment of our society, with a particular focus on the U.S. opioid epidemic.

The use of telehealth has increased at a record pace since early 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our researchers examine the population-level impact of telehealth on healthcare access, costs, quality and patient experience, and consider how those findings can inform evolving...

IHPI experts focus on understanding women’s health issues throughout the lifespan, including reproductive health, maternal mental and behavioral health, insurance coverage, costs of care, transgender health and health policy, and obstetrical and gynecological care. Our researchers also study...