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Characterization of high healthcare utilizer groups using administrative data from an electronic medical record database

open access: yesBMC Health Services Research, 2019
Background High utilizers (HUs) are a small group of patients who impose a disproportionately high burden on the healthcare system due to their elevated resource use.
Sheryl Hui-Xian Ng   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Qualitative study on the use of emergency services by people with serious mental disorder in Spain

open access: yesBMC Primary Care, 2023
Background The population with severe mental disorders (SMD) is a frequent user of emergency services. Situations of psychiatric decompensation can have devastating consequence and can cause problems in getting urgent medical care.
Alejandro Pérez-Milena   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Merit System in Public Health

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Public Health and the Nations Health, 1944
PRESIDENT Garfield was assassinated by a disappointed office seeker. His death resulted in the birth of the Federal Civil Service Act in 1883. Provisions of this Act were well conceived. They have guided states and cities in the formulation of their civil service legislation.
L E, Burney   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Southern Regional Health Consortium [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
Georgia Health Policy Center performed an assessment of Georgia's public health system to more clearly define public health's "core business" especially as it relates to the broader system of health and health care in the state; gain an accurate ...

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Unheard and Under‐Supported: Health‐Related Quality of Life in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Sickle Cell Disease

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive hemoglobinopathy affecting millions of individuals worldwide. The clinical expression and psychosocial burden of SCD vary widely across geographical, cultural, and healthcare system contexts, underscoring the need for setting‐specific approaches to assessment.
Desiré Fantasia   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Public and the Health Care Delivery System [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Analyzes survey results on Americans' views on the adoption of electronic medical records (EMR) and its effects on the quality of care, effectiveness, costs, and patient privacy; the efficiency of the system; the impact of rising costs; and other ...

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Exploring Preferences for a Digital Single‐Session Intervention for Adolescent Siblings of Youth With Cancer

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Adolescent siblings of children with cancer are at elevated risk for psychosocial problems. Unfortunately, various barriers such as limited family time and resources, conflicting schedules, and psychosocial staffing constraints at cancer centers hinder sibling access to support.
Christina M. Amaro   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Role Of Local Authorities In Health Issues: A Policy Document Analysis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Prior to the passing of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 the Communities and Local Government (CLG) Select Committee conducted an investigation into the proposed changes to the Public Health System in England.
Coleman, A.   +3 more
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Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma in Pediatric and Young Adult Patients: A Report From the Children's Oncology Group Study ARST0332

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS) is a rare soft tissue sarcoma occurring most commonly in adolescence and young adulthood. Methods We present the clinical characteristics, treatments, and outcomes of patients with newly diagnosed ASPS enrolled on the Children's Oncology Group study ARST0332.
Jacquelyn N. Crane   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of tax and subsidy framed messages on high- and lower-sugar beverages sold in vending machines: a randomized crossover trial

open access: yesInternational Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2018
Objective Framing of fiscal incentives has been suggested to be important in influencing purchase decisions. We aimed to examine the effect of framing a modest price difference between high- and lower-sugar beverages as a tax or a subsidy respectively ...
Sharna Si Ying Seah   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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