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December 14, 2009 -
Press release
Research Predicts Longer Life Expectancy for Americans, Higher Outlays for Medicare and Social Security
Current government projections may significantly underestimate the future life expectancy of Americans, according to research from the MacArthur Research Network on an Aging Society. Read More
December 9, 2009 -
Publication
The Benefits of Risk Factor Prevention in Americans Aged 51 Years and Older
Article by Network members examining how investments in preventive care for older Americans could reduce long-term health care costs for the nation. Read More
November 23, 2009 -
In the Media
Expert Labs: Blogging Pioneer Anil Dash's Tech Incubator for the .Gov
November 23, 2009 -
In the Media
"Dash to D.C.! Tech Guru Will Head Government Incubator, Digitize Democracy"
From The New York Observer
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November 18, 2009 -
From the field
Tapping Scientific & Technical Expertise in Policymaking
"All of us together are smarter than any one of us alone," social-media pioneer Anil Dash said when asked why the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is launching Expert Labs. Read More
August 28, 2009 -
Publication
Research on Health Reform Looks at Costs and Affordability Issues
A new report by grantee the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, concludes that by lowering the amount that Medicaid and Medicare pay for prescription drugs, Congress could generate substantial savings to help pay for comprehensive ... Read More
August 1, 2009 -
Publication
Strengthening Policy through Research
Long before the current recession, rising deficits, an aging population, spiraling healthcare and entitlement costs, stagnant economic growth, and other issues were threatening America's long-term fiscal health. Read More
June 18, 2009 -
Press release
Maximizing Housing as Health Care Intervention
The National AIDS Housing Coalition has been awarded a $200,000 grant from MacArthur to support a national project which seeks to maximize the policy impact and cost-effectiveness of housing as a health care intervention for ... Read More
