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Economic Implications Of Tobacco Use For The State Of Nebraska Government, Fernando A. Wilson, Nizar K. Wehbi, Ali S. Khan

Reports: Center for Health Policy

We examine smoking-related expenditures for the state Medicaid program and for lost productivity among state government employees. The predicted number of new diagnoses of smoking-related illnesses among government employees ranged from 109 cases of kidney disease to 856 cases of arthritis and related diseases. We estimate over 6,000 lost workdays due to sick leave among currently smoking vs. non-smoking employees. Smoking-related illness is estimated to increase state budgetary expenditures on Medicaid by approximately $114.9 million annually.

Evaluation Of A Competency-Based Health Policy Training Program, Jim P. Stimpson, Kathleen Brandert, Brandon Grimm, Fernando A. Wilson

Reports: Center for Health Policy

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of A Competency-Based Health Policy Training Program, Jim P. Stimpson, Kathleen Brandert, Brandon Grimm, Fernando A. Wilson

Reports: Center for Health Policy

An academic and practice partnership was formed to create and implement a competency-based training program for local health departments in health policy. We evaluated if the training program improved the policy knowledge and competency of participants.

Participants exhibited significant increases for self-assessed policy competency, including substantial improvements in “Critique the feasibility and expected outcomes of potential policy options”, “Identify and assess the strengths and motivations of key stakeholders and potential resistors”, and “Recommend a specific policy change”.

The policy competency instrument developed in this report could be used to measure policy knowledge and competency in future training implementations.

The Impact On Youth Smoking Of Increasing The Cigarette Tax In Nebraska: An Update For 2018, Fernando A. Wilson, Nizar K. Wehbi, Jamie Larson, Li-Wu Chen

Reports: Center for Health Policy

No abstract provided.

The Status Of The Healthcare Workforce In The State Of Nebraska, Fernando A. Wilson, Nizar K. Wehbi, Jamie Larson, Kavita Mosalpuria, Ethan Chen, Marlene Deras

Reports: Center for Health Policy

No abstract provided.

Predicted Impact On Youth Smoking From Increasing The Cigarette Tax In Nebraska, Fernando A. Wilson, Nizar K. Wehbi, Jamie Larson, Li-Wu Chen

Reports: Center for Health Policy

No abstract provided.

Raising The Minimum Legal Sales Age For Tobacco Products In Nebraska, Fernando A. Wilson, Nizar K. Wehbi, Kavita Mosalpuria, Li-Wu Chen

Reports: Center for Health Policy

No abstract provided.

An Overview Of State Criteria For Declaring A Public Health Emergency, Fernando A. Wilson, Nizar K. Wehbi, Kavita Mosalpuria

Reports: Center for Health Policy

No abstract provided.

An Examination Of Private Payer Reimbursements To Primary Care Providers For Healthcare Services Using Telehealth, United States 2009–2013, Fernando A. Wilson, Kate Elizabeth Trout, Sankeerth Rampa, Jim P. Stimpson

Reports: Center for Health Policy

• Half of telehealth-related state policies were implemented in the last five years.
• Although many states permit reimbursements for telehealth services, only seven states have passed statutes mandating parity with reimbursements for non-telehealth services.
• Despite an increasing number of telehealth policies, claims for telehealth services to private insurers are rare.
• Lower average reimbursements for telehealth billings may discourage adoption of telehealth technologies.
• Surveillance of claims data will help identify whether telehealth policies are having their intended impact on the healthcare system.

Medicaid Expansion In Indiana, Jim P. Stimpson, Fernando A. Wilson, Anh T. Nguyen, Kelly Shaw-Sutherland

Reports: Center for Health Policy

No abstract provided.

The Economic Impact Of Increasing Cigarette Taxes In The State Of Nebraska, Fernando A. Wilson, Jamie Larson, Li-Wu Chen

Reports: Center for Health Policy

No abstract provided.

The Cancer Care Workforce In Nebraska, Aastha Chandak, Fausto R. Loberiza Jr., Marlene Deras, James O. Armitage, Julie M. Vose, Jim P. Stimpson

Reports: Center for Health Policy

Although cancer is the leading cause of death in Nebraska, the adequacy of Nebraska’s cancer care workforce to care for the cancer population is unknown. Therefore, we used workforce survey data for 2008-2012 from the Health Professions Tracking Service to analyze the cancer care workforce supply in Nebraska. We found that from 2008 to 2012, the cancer care workforce for adults outpaced cancer prevalence. We outline several policy options to improve Nebraska’s cancer care workforce capacity, and we consider the effect the Affordable Care Act may have on Nebraska’s cancer care workforce

Trends In Retail And Urgent Care Clinics In Nebraska, Jim P. Stimpson, Marlene Deras

Reports: Center for Health Policy

There is considerable interest nationwide in the growth of retail clinics (kiosks located inside a retail store, supermarket, or pharmacy that treat simple illnesses and provide preventive care services) and urgent care clinics (walk-in clinics that treat injuries or illnesses requiring immediate attention). These clinics have the potential to improve access to healthcare by providing more convenient care and transparent prices (compared to a typical physician office visit). This brief describes the trend in the number of retail and urgent care clinics in Nebraska. We found a 40% increase in the number of urgent care clinics from 2008 to 2013, …

Underage Drinking In Nebraska, Sarbinaz Bekmuratova, Nicole Carritt, Tim Kaldahl, Jim P. Stimpson

Reports: Center for Health Policy

This brief describes the prevalence of underage drinking in Nebraska and its associated outcomes, as well as state policies pertinent to underage drinking and evidence-based strategies that can prevent underage drinking. We defined underage drinking as alcohol consumption by persons younger than 21 years. In 2010, Nebraska’s underage drinking costs, including medical care, work loss, and pain and suffering, totaled more than an estimated $423 million, which translates to a cost of $2,309 per year for each youth in Nebraska or $2.92 per drink. Underage customers consumed about a quarter of all alcohol sold in Nebraska. In a ranking of …

Health Reform Funding In Nebraska, Kelly Shaw-Sutherland, Yang Wang, Jim P. Stimpson

Reports: Center for Health Policy

In March 2010, the Affordable Care Act was passed into law with the aim to solidify the nation’s health care safety net and expand access to care through new and existing programs. Of the estimated $200 billion dollars in mandatory and discretionary spending set to be appropriated by 2019, approximately $18.3 billion in total funding has been allocated to the states. Ranking 46 out of 51, Nebraska has received approximately 0.5% ($85.4 million) of total US funding, almost a full percent lower than the national median of 1.4%. In total funding per capita, Nebraska ranks slightly higher, at 38 out …

Impact Of Health Reform On Latinos And Immigrants In The Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area, Jim P. Stimpson, Kelly Shaw-Sutherland, Yang Wang

Reports: Center for Health Policy

No abstract provided.

Center For Health Policy Inaugural Report, Jim P. Stimpson

Reports: Center for Health Policy

No abstract provided.

Primary Care Physician Assistants In Nebraska, Soumitra S. Bhuyan, Marlene Deras, Tamara S. Ritsema, Michael J. Huckabee, Jim P. Stimpson

Reports: Center for Health Policy

No abstract provided.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioners In Nebraska, Soumitra S. Bhuyan, Marlene Deras, Mary E. Cramer, Janet Cuddigan, Jim P. Stimpson

Reports: Center for Health Policy

No abstract provided.

Medicaid Expansion In Nebraska Under The Affordable Care Act, Jim P. Stimpson

Reports: Center for Health Policy

No abstract provided.

Active Primary Care Physicians In Nebraska: Data Comparison, Supply, And Characteristics, Soumitra S. Bhuyan, Marlene Deras, Jim P. Stimpson

Reports: Center for Health Policy

No abstract provided.

Health Insurance Coverage In Nebraska, Kelly Shaw-Sutherland, Jim P. Stimpson

Reports: Center for Health Policy

No abstract provided.

Public Health Department Accreditation In Nebraska, Janelle J. Jacobson, Jim P. Stimpson, Li-Wu Chen, David Palm

Reports: Center for Health Policy

No abstract provided.

Policy Analysis Of Impaired Driving Laws In Nebraska, Jim P. Stimpson, Kelly Shaw-Sutherland

Reports: Center for Health Policy

In Nebraska, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injury death, and the second leading cause of injury-related hospitalization. More than a fourth of all motor vehicle deaths in Nebraska involved at least one alcohol-impaired driver. This brief provides a description of Nebraska alcohol-related statutes and regulations as of January 2011, and impaired driving policy recommendations based on the Nebraska Strategic Highway Safety Plan and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Affordable Care Act Of 2010: A Brief Summary, Jim P. Stimpson

Reports: Center for Health Policy

In March 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111-148) as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HCERA, P.L. 111-152) (referred to hereafter as the ACA) was signed into law as the most comprehensive piece of legislation since the passage of Medicare and Medicaid legislation in 1965 aimed at creating sweeping health care reform. This brief provides a summary of the titles contained in the law, the implementation of the provisions, and the estimated financial impact.

Analysis Of National Health Policies Directed At Immigrants In The United States, Jim P. Stimpson

Reports: Center for Health Policy

This brief describes national policy efforts from 1986 to 2010 affecting access to health care for immigrants. An understanding of the policy actions that have affected immigrants’ access to health care will provide context for future policy discussions.