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To Continued Success: Reforming Internal Tunisian Security Policy, Thomas Eli Banghart V
To Continued Success: Reforming Internal Tunisian Security Policy, Thomas Eli Banghart V
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Tunisia's reputation as the success story from the Arab Spring rests on the integration of a stable democratic regime. Domestic as well as regional threats continue to push the boundaries of this fledgling democracy. Development measures, and reform of the Tunisian Internal Security Forces are paramount for the state's survival. This work presents measures for Security Sector Reform within Tunisia, then proceeds to create a map a developmental intervention aimed at securing stability through several drivers. Understanding that development is a security threat for Tunisia will help allies, other regional actors, NGO's, and other organizations furthers the unique situation where …
Payer Perspectives On Preemptive Pharmacogenetic Testing, Nicholas Keeling
Payer Perspectives On Preemptive Pharmacogenetic Testing, Nicholas Keeling
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Purpose: As preemptive pharmacogenetics expands in the academic healthcare setting, further study is needed to assess the views of additional stakeholders in the marketplace on this technology and the barriers and facilitators to their uptake. The purpose of this study is to investigate the perspectives and opinions about coverage policies for preemptive pharmacogenetic testing of third-party payers. Methods: A qualitative study utilizing a blended inductive and directed approach was conducted. A screener survey determined interview eligibility as well as demographic data. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with payers from organizations of varying structure and beneficiary populations. Meaning units and codes were …