Institute for Child Health Policy
Given the substantial changes in both the financing and organization attendant to the growth of managed health care, the Institute for Child Health Policy has focused its attention on children in managed care with special a emphasis on children with special health care needs. Issues of access, utilization, cost, quality and family involvement are principal areas of interest for our policy/program development, health services research and evaluation programs.
Vision
The Institute for Child Health Policy... producing creative visions by
bringing people and ideas together, encouraging productive discussions,
conducting responsive research, and designing innovative solutions.
Mission
To improve the health status of infants and children in the state of Florida
and the nation by integrating the resources of the universities in the state to
assist in the formulation and evaluation of health policies, programs and
systems.
1999 Meeting in Mesa, Arizona attendees.
Family Voices State Coordinator for North Dakota, Donene Feist of Edgeley North Dakota, Altru Health Plan Manager of Health Services Camile Karpin, Program Administrator for Children's Special Health Services Sue Burns, Altru Clinic Pediatrician, Dr Hoggarth and Family Advocate Twila Bull.