1. View from the State Legislature: Translating Research Into Policy State Rep. Mitch Greenlick Oregon State House of Representatives Academy Health Annual Research Meeting June 6, 2004

2. Translating Research Into Policy Tips for Success – Start developing the answer years before being asked the question – Remember the difference between being an advocate and being a policy expert – Remember the difference between a point estimate and a confidence interval – Dont show off

3. Translating Research Into Policy Start developing the answer years before being asked the question – Post Hospital Needs Study – Alcohol Treatment Insurance Clinical Trial – Prepaid Medicaid Demonstration

4. Translating Research Into Policy Remember the difference between being an advocate and a policy expert – Develop trust – Be certain of your facts – Best sticking to your own data

5. Translating Research Into Policy Remember the difference between a point estimate and a confidence interval – How many uninsured?? – Give them and answer – clear, straightforward, and, if possible, reasonably valid

6. Translating Research Into Policy Dont Show off – Assume legislators are pretty smart – they frequently are. – Be clear about who is the novice and who is the expert – Develop trust