The findings highlighted in this summary document are drawn from CHIRI™ Issue Briefs that were developed based on research conducted by seven of the nine CHIRI™ projects (one national and six State based: Alabama/Georgia, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, New York, and Oregon). In the case of State research projects, findings were produced for each State and then compared across the States. In general, CHIRI™ research involved surveys of SCHIP enrollees at baseline and followup, reviews of SCHIP administrative records, focus groups, and State case studies, depending on the study. Data were collected from 1999 to 2002. Survey interviewers spoke with the adult in the household, most often a parent who was most knowledgeable about the.
