Research Grants
Funding For:
Evaluating the Impact of State Cost Growth Benchmarks on Hospital Spending
Health Care Management / Affordability / Cost & Quality
Recipient:
Roslyn C Murray, Brown University School of Public Health
Grant Period:
Jan 01, 2026 - Jan 31, 2026
AMOUNT:
$49,849.00
Summary of the Project:
Nine states have adopted health care cost benchmarks to monitor and control health care spending growth. The effectiveness of these policies—particularly in addressing hospital prices—has not been formally evaluated. This study will compare the impact of benchmarks in states with early adoption to those without on hospital prices, service use, and spending in the commercial market.
Research Team:
Roslyn C Murray, Brown University
Andrew M Ryan, Brown University