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Variables To Predict Risk Of Hospital Readmission, Julie I. Carroll Jun 2013

Variables To Predict Risk Of Hospital Readmission, Julie I. Carroll

Muskie School Capstones and Dissertations

As the healthcare industry transitions toward accountable care and payment reform, creative approaches to healthcare is imperative. Poorly coordinated care and shorter hospital stays have resulted in higher rates of readmissions. This has large implications for hospitals and health systems.


Members In Mind: Outreach & Education Strategies For Co-Op Insurance Plans. Final Report, Elizabeth Rogers May 2013

Members In Mind: Outreach & Education Strategies For Co-Op Insurance Plans. Final Report, Elizabeth Rogers

Muskie School Capstones and Dissertations

As envisioned by the federal policymakers who designed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2011 (ACA), and the state-based health leaders who are founding them, Consumer Oriented and Operated Plans (CO-OPs) are intended to be a different kind of insurer: non-profit partners in health and healthcare. While many Americans (including Mainers) should welcome this new model, CO-OPs face challenges in establishing brand recognition and capturing the hearts and minds of consumers. The purpose of this research project was to support CO-OPs, particularly Maine’s CO-OP, Maine Community Health Options (MCHO), in assessing and developing communications strategies that enable individuals …


Pharmaceutical Policy Process: Lessons From The Newly Independent States, Irina Ghazaryan Jan 2013

Pharmaceutical Policy Process: Lessons From The Newly Independent States, Irina Ghazaryan

Muskie School Capstones and Dissertations

Although the pharmaceutical sector in Armenia is currently mainly established, some challenges still cause a big concern. Such facts as a lack of important policies on pharmaceuticals, an outdated legislation and a lack of regulation suggest that the pharmaceutical policy process in Armenia is not effective enough and its insufficient effectiveness is one of the most important barriers for successful implementation of pharmaceutical reforms in the country. The goal of this capstone was to analyze pharmaceutical policy process in Armenia and other Newly Independent States and to develop recommendations for Armenia. Data and information were obtained from publication searches and …