Alyce S. Adams, PhD

Alyce S. Adams Kaiser Permanente Division of Research
2000 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612

(510) 891-5921 (phone)
alyce.s.adams@kp.org

Dr. Adams' work has focused on the determinants of suboptimal use of potentially beneficial health care services among disparities populations, including racial differences in medication adherence and the impact of changes in health policy on access to high quality health services and health outcomes for vulnerable patients. Dr. Adams is a member of the Kaiser Permanente Disparities Working Group and the Advisory Committee on Quality for the California Health Families Program.

Current Position(s):

Research Scientist II, Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California

Primary Research Interests:

Healthcare Disparities/Vulnerable Populations
Health Services and Policy Research

Impact of Medicare Part D on Cancer and Diabetes Disparities Among Dual Enrollees

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of a major change in national health insurance coverage (the passage of Medicare Part D) on disparities in health services use, outcomes, and costs among vulnerable, chronically ill patients.
Funder: National Institute on Aging
Principal Investigator: Adams, Alyce

Drug Cost Containment Changes and Quality of Care for Mentally Ill Dual Enrollees

This study will evaluate the impact of changes in drug cost containment policies associated with the shift from Medicaid to Part D drug coverage in four states (SC, MO, CA, NJ) among fee-for-service (non-managed care) dual enrollees with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder overall and in high risk subgroups (e.g., minorities).
Funder: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Principal Investigator: Adams, Alyce

Impact of Prior Approval for Antidepressants in Medicaid

This study uses longitudinal data methods to evaluate the impact of a prior authorization policy for antidepressants on medication use and health outcomes among new and existing users of antidepressants in Michigan Medicaid.
Funder: National Institute of Mental Health
Principal Investigator: Adams, Alyce

Impact of Medicare Drug Benefit on Use and Cost-related Underuse of Medicines

Medicare beneficiaries before and after (2005-2007) implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA), with a particular focus on poor and chronically ill beneficiaries who qualify for substantially subsidized coverage and near-poor beneficiaries who do not.
Funder: National Institute of Aging
Principal Investigator: Adams, Alyce

Kaiser Permanente Division of Research