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Trends In Clinical Billing By Local Health Departments, J. Mac Mccullough
Trends In Clinical Billing By Local Health Departments, J. Mac Mccullough
Frontiers in Public Health Services and Systems Research
Background: Billing for clinical services is perceived to be increasingly important for local health departments (LHDs). Yet very little evidence exists regarding the frequency and relative financial importance of clinical billing revenues.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to report on trends in the frequency and financial scope of clinical billing by LHDs from 2008 to 2013.
Methods: The study used data from the 2008, 2010, and 2013 National Association of City and County Health Officials Profile report surveys. Per capita revenues from clinical billing and percent of total LHD revenues from clinical billing were calculated. …