Program Assessments

​NORC also routinely conducts less formal assessments of federal programs.  These assessments typically involve a review of program materials or data and the comparison of reported outcomes to program objectives.  Methods used for assessments typically include analysis of secondary data generated by the program or other sources.  They may also include quantitative and qualitative data collection.  Outputs generally include reports outlining accomplishments, success factors, barriers to success, lessons learned, and next steps.  NORC currently works with several agencies as a resource center and planning contractor, assisting with program assessments for several grant programs.

Representative Projects

Evaluation of the Use of Clinical Preventive Services and U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Recommendations. The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ) contracted with NORC to study the implementation of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations for clinical preventive services in four different health plans: a closed-panel health plan, open-panel health plan, hybrid health plan having both open- and closed-panel characteristics, and governmental health plan. More

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