Saudi Journal of Emergency MedicineBackground: With growing emergency department visits, there has been a growth in national health expenditure. This situation is exacerbated by physicians ordering ineffective investigations and procedures.
Abdullah Almarshed +5 more
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Curing Sinus Headaches and Tying Law: An Empirical Analysis of Bundling Decongestants and Pain Relievers [PDF]
We apply and extend the cost-based approach to bundling and tying under competition developed in Evans and Salinger (2004) to over-the-counter pain relievers and cold medicines.
David S. Evans, Michael Salinger
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Health Savings Accounts and High-Deductible Health Insurance Plans: Implications for Those With High Medical Costs, Low Incomes, and the Uninsured [PDF]
, 2009 Considers the advantages and disadvantages of health savings accounts and high-deductible health plans, including implications for people with high medical needs and for efforts to contain healthcare costs.
Linda J. Blumberg, Lisa Clemans-Cope
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective We aimed to compare clinical outcomes between patients in the Allegheny Health Network rheumatoid arthritis (RA) care pathway and patients receiving usual care. Methods The care pathway initiative implements guideline‐based best practice alongside multidisciplinary team‐based care.
Tarun Sharma +7 more
wiley +1 more source
Does task shifting yield cost savings and improve efficiency for health systems? A systematic review of evidence from low-income and middle-income countries [PDF]
, 2017 Gabriel Seidman, Rifat Atun
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Impact of Positive Lifestyle Behaviors on Direct Health Care Cost Savings for Low Back Pain
Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective This study aimed to investigate the relationship between a previously purpose‐developed lifestyle behavior scale and health care cost savings related to low back pain (LBP). Methods This longitudinal study used data from the Australian Twin Back (AUTBACK) study. LBP and lifestyle behavior measures were collected at baseline. Physical activity
Ye Tian +8 more
wiley +1 more source
Student Attitudes Regarding Ebooks: A Survey with cost savings implications [PDF]
Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, 2013 Students were surveyed regarding usage of ebooks. Findings demonstrate that their propensity to using Ebooks increases as costs decrease, Tecnological advancements have led to ebooks being more than a written text displayed in digital format as web sites
Dennis Bialaszewski
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Examining Medicaid Managed Long-Term Service and Support Programs: Key Issues to Consider [PDF]
, 2011 Examines key considerations for states in shifting to Medicaid managed long-term services and support programs, including limited evidence of cost savings and issues for program design, the role of community-based organizations, and state ...
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Financial Distress and Its Determinants in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective To quantify the degree of financial distress and identify its determinants in adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) given the frequent prolonged use of expensive disease‐modifying therapies. Methods We identified adults enrolled in the FORWARD databank with either RA or noninflammatory musculoskeletal disease (NIMSKD) completing the ...
Amber Brown Keebler +5 more
wiley +1 more source
Telecare for people with dementia: evaluation of Renfrewshire project
International Journal of Integrated Care, 2013 Joyce Agnes Craig +2 more
doaj +3 more sources