Policy analysis
Tracking legislative and regulatory change across federal and state healthcare programs, and translating it into implications organizations can act on.
Healthcare changes fast. Evidence should keep up.
VAH Research LLC studies healthcare policies, systems, regulations, and access to services — so organizations and decision-makers can act on what is actually happening.
What we do
Healthcare rules, funding, and coverage shift constantly, and the consequences land unevenly on the people and organizations closest to care. Decisions made without evidence tend to repeat the same gaps.
Our work helps organizations and decision-makers understand changes across the healthcare landscape, evaluate programs, and develop practical approaches that support better health services.
Capabilities
Research built for the decisions in front of you
Program evaluation
Mixed-methods evaluation of services and initiatives — measuring reach, implementation fidelity, cost, and outcomes.
Access & equity research
Studying who reaches care and who does not, using coverage, utilization, workforce, and geographic access data.
Systems & operations studies
Examining how delivery systems, payers, and community organizations actually function under current rules and incentives.
Regulatory readiness
Compliance landscape reviews and practical guidance for organizations adapting to new requirements.
Advisory & briefings
Clear briefs, dashboards, and presentations built for boards, agencies, and operating teams.
Our approach
Independent, methodical, and usable
Every engagement begins with the question the client actually needs answered. We pair administrative and survey data with interviews and document review, document our methods plainly, and deliver findings that translate into decisions rather than shelf reports.
- Mixed
- Quantitative and qualitative methods
- Applied
- Findings paired with next steps
Who we serve
Agencies, providers, payers, and community organizations
- State and local health agencies
- Hospitals and provider networks
- Health plans and payers
- Nonprofits and foundations
Let's talk about your question.
Tell us what you are trying to understand, evaluate, or improve. We will tell you honestly whether research is the right tool and what it would take.
Phone
(804) 428-4292Office
1010 Nelson St
Richmond, VA 23231