Schneider Institutes for Health Policy
Research Project Summary
| Project Title: | Evaluation of the Illinois and Wisconsin State Pharmacy Assistance Waivers |
| PI: | Shepard DS |
| Start Date: | 9/30/2002 |
| End Date: | 9/29/2006 |
| Funder: | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) |
| Research Area: | Acute and Chronic Health Care |
| Core Competencies: | Financing, Costs & Value, Technology |
| Description This evaluation examines the achievements as well as the difficulties inherent in the implementation of the Illinois and Wisconsin Pharmacy Plus programs. This four-year study includes a descriptive evaluation of the program, a survey of a total of 2,200 program participants (1,200 in Illinois and 1,000 in Wisconsin), and analyses of prescription drug and medical claims to determine drug utilization and expenditures as well as the cost impact on the Medicaid and Medicare programs. This study provides a critical opportunity to evaluate how well such programs achieve their goals and provides lessons for other states and the federal government as a national policy evolves. | |
