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A Mixed Method Review And Comparative Analysis Of Technology-Oriented Suicide Prevention Interventions For Adolescents And Adolescent Gatekeepers, Elizabeth Kreuze
A Mixed Method Review And Comparative Analysis Of Technology-Oriented Suicide Prevention Interventions For Adolescents And Adolescent Gatekeepers, Elizabeth Kreuze
MUSC Theses and Dissertations
This five-chapter dissertation compendium first introduces readers to the prevalence and impact of youth suicide, while also introducing readers to the important role gatekeepers can play in the prevention of youth suicide. Chapter one also describes the role of school personnel as gatekeepers who can be trained to address youth suicide prevention. Chapter two highlights technology-oriented suicide prevention interventions available to adolescents and adolescent gatekeepers. The efficacy and reach of these interventions, and the location and quality of supporting research evidence is explored and discussed. Chapter three describes federal and state guidelines regarding the training of school personnel as gatekeepers, …
Potential For Revenue Capture For Local Public Health: An Examination Of Private Insurance Claims Data 2010-2014, Margaret Ostafin
Potential For Revenue Capture For Local Public Health: An Examination Of Private Insurance Claims Data 2010-2014, Margaret Ostafin
MUSC Theses and Dissertations
In response to changes in the local public health system driven by budget cuts, funding requirements, and increased costs of providing clinical and preventive services, local health departments (LHDs) are increasingly billing third party payers to generate revenue. Survey and interview data from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) indicate that 90% of LHDs bill third-party payers. Although systems are set up to bill public insurance such as Medicaid and Medicare, there is a paucity of information on billing commercial insurance. This study contributes to understanding the current billing landscape for local public health. A retrospective …