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Letters To The Editor Jun 2006

Letters To The Editor

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract provided.


Tap Your Feet, David B. Nash Jun 2006

Tap Your Feet, David B. Nash

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract provided.


Download Full Pdf Issue Of Thomas Jefferson University Mph Public Health Link, Vol. 2, Iss.5, June 2006 Jun 2006

Download Full Pdf Issue Of Thomas Jefferson University Mph Public Health Link, Vol. 2, Iss.5, June 2006

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Vol. 2, Iss.5 of the MPH Public Health Link newsletter highlights recent graduate, Charbel Haber.


Download The Pdf Of The Full Issue May 2006

Download The Pdf Of The Full Issue

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract available.


Notices May 2006

Notices

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract available.


Jefferson Alumnus Dr. John P. Whitecar Designates His Annual Donation To The Department Of Health Policy May 2006

Jefferson Alumnus Dr. John P. Whitecar Designates His Annual Donation To The Department Of Health Policy

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract available.


A Medical Student's Experience In The Dean's Summer Research Program, Eric Moskowiz May 2006

A Medical Student's Experience In The Dean's Summer Research Program, Eric Moskowiz

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract available.


Department Of Health Policy Fellowship Programs: A Tradition Of Excellence, Laura Pizzi May 2006

Department Of Health Policy Fellowship Programs: A Tradition Of Excellence, Laura Pizzi

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract available.


New Publications From The Department Of Health Policy May 2006

New Publications From The Department Of Health Policy

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract available.


Jefferson College Of Health Professions Conducts Second E-Health Promotion Summer Institute, Kevin J. Lyons, Kathy Swenson-Miller, Diane Cornman-Levy May 2006

Jefferson College Of Health Professions Conducts Second E-Health Promotion Summer Institute, Kevin J. Lyons, Kathy Swenson-Miller, Diane Cornman-Levy

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract available.


Consumer Driven Health Plans: Wave Of The Future?, Sara L. Thier May 2006

Consumer Driven Health Plans: Wave Of The Future?, Sara L. Thier

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract available.


Letter To The Editor: Putting Issues In Context, Gerald Miller May 2006

Letter To The Editor: Putting Issues In Context, Gerald Miller

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract available.


Letter To The Editor: Quality And Reporting, Michael P. Kern May 2006

Letter To The Editor: Quality And Reporting, Michael P. Kern

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract available.


Letter To The Editor: Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council Report On Total Hip And Knee Replacements, Marc P. Volavka May 2006

Letter To The Editor: Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council Report On Total Hip And Knee Replacements, Marc P. Volavka

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract available.


Hospital Quality Report Cards: Ready For Prime Time?, Susan Wynne, Richard Wells May 2006

Hospital Quality Report Cards: Ready For Prime Time?, Susan Wynne, Richard Wells

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract provided.


A Blink In Healthcare, David B, Nash May 2006

A Blink In Healthcare, David B, Nash

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract provided.


Download Full Pdf Issue Of Thomas Jefferson University Mph Public Health Link, Vol. 2, Iss.4, May 2006 May 2006

Download Full Pdf Issue Of Thomas Jefferson University Mph Public Health Link, Vol. 2, Iss.4, May 2006

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Vol. 2, Iss. 4 of Public Health Link newsletter includes a summary of the retreat to the Franklin Institute, SAPHE's public health week award luncheon and thesis presenters.


Download Full Pdf Issue Of Thomas Jefferson University Public Health Link, Vol. 2, Iss.3, April 2006 Apr 2006

Download Full Pdf Issue Of Thomas Jefferson University Public Health Link, Vol. 2, Iss.3, April 2006

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Vol. 2, Iss. 3 of Public Health Link includes spotlight on Richard Wender, MD from the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Also includes National Public Health Week and thesis presentations.


Download Full Pdf Issue Vol. 2, Iss. 2, Thomas Jefferson University-Public Health Link, March 2006 Mar 2006

Download Full Pdf Issue Vol. 2, Iss. 2, Thomas Jefferson University-Public Health Link, March 2006

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Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2006 includes: accreditation update, poster sessions, Population Health Forum, Sigma XI Research Day and Annual APHA meeting.


Download Full Pdf Issue Volume 2, Issue 1 - Msph Newsletter 2006 Feb 2006

Download Full Pdf Issue Volume 2, Issue 1 - Msph Newsletter 2006

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This is the first issue of 2006 and it highlights upcoming events and an accreditation update.


Remote Physiological Monitoring: Clinical, Financial, And Behavioral Outcomes In A Heart Failure Population, Laurel R. Hudson Msn, Rn, G. Brent Hamar Dds, Mph, Patty Orr Rn, Edd, Jeffrey H. Johnson Bs, Amy Neftzger Ma, Richard S. Chung Md, Myra L. Williams Mph, William M. Gandy Edd, Albert Crawford Phd, Mba, Msis, Janice L. Clarke Rn, Bba, Neil I. Goldfarb Dec 2005

Remote Physiological Monitoring: Clinical, Financial, And Behavioral Outcomes In A Heart Failure Population, Laurel R. Hudson Msn, Rn, G. Brent Hamar Dds, Mph, Patty Orr Rn, Edd, Jeffrey H. Johnson Bs, Amy Neftzger Ma, Richard S. Chung Md, Myra L. Williams Mph, William M. Gandy Edd, Albert Crawford Phd, Mba, Msis, Janice L. Clarke Rn, Bba, Neil I. Goldfarb

College of Population Health Faculty Papers

This article reports on the outcomes associated with remote physiological monitoring (RPM) conducted as part of a heart failure disease management program. Claims data, medical records, data transmission records, and survey results for 91 individuals ages 50–92 (mean 74 years) successfully completing a heart failure RPM program were analyzed for time periods before, during, and after the monitoring intervention. The program was associated with significant reductions in per member per month costs and emergency room and hospital utilization. More detailed analyses were performed for specific gender and age subgroups. Participant surveys indicated high levels of satisfaction, and improvements in self-perceived …


Asthma Management Programs In Managed Care Organizations, Christine W. Hartmann Mss, Phd, Vittorio Maio Pharmd, Ms, Neil I. Goldfarb, Nicole M. Cobb Maom, David B. Nash Dec 2005

Asthma Management Programs In Managed Care Organizations, Christine W. Hartmann Mss, Phd, Vittorio Maio Pharmd, Ms, Neil I. Goldfarb, Nicole M. Cobb Maom, David B. Nash

College of Population Health Faculty Papers

The aim of this work was to investigate how managed care organizations (MCOs) currently approach asthma treatment and management and to determine factors affecting asthma outcomes. A Web-based survey was administered to a national sample of 351 medical directors of MCOs to investigate the asthma management program components in their organizations as well as gaps and barriers in the management of patients with asthma. All 134 (38.2%) responding medical directors reported that their organizations monitor asthma patients. Plans use a variety of asthma management activities, including general member education (90%), member education by mail (87%), self-management education (85%), and provider …


Download Full Pdf Issue Volume1, Issue 1 - Msph Newsletter 2005 Nov 2005

Download Full Pdf Issue Volume1, Issue 1 - Msph Newsletter 2005

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Inaugural Issue Master of Science in Public Health Student Newsletter. Newsletter includes thesis presenters and topics, upcoming events, reminders, and student opportunities.


Download Full Pdf Issue Volume1, Issue 2 - Msph Newsletter 2005 Nov 2005

Download Full Pdf Issue Volume1, Issue 2 - Msph Newsletter 2005

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This is the second issue from 2005 and includes student thesis topics, reminders, updates, and upcoming events.


Download The Pdf Of The Full Issue Nov 2005

Download The Pdf Of The Full Issue

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract provided.


Events And Opportunities Nov 2005

Events And Opportunities

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract available.


Motorcycle Helmets Are Good Medicine, Douglas Mcgee Nov 2005

Motorcycle Helmets Are Good Medicine, Douglas Mcgee

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract available.


Montreal Gp Successfully Challenges Canada's Ban On Parallel Private Healthcare Insurance, David Woods Nov 2005

Montreal Gp Successfully Challenges Canada's Ban On Parallel Private Healthcare Insurance, David Woods

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract available.


Harvest Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program For Older African-Americans, Nancy L. Chernett, Laura N. Gitlin Nov 2005

Harvest Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program For Older African-Americans, Nancy L. Chernett, Laura N. Gitlin

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract available.


The 2005 Disease Management Colloquium A Success Nov 2005

The 2005 Disease Management Colloquium A Success

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

The 2005 Disease Management Colloquium was heald at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia on June 21-24, 2005. The Colloquium's goal is to better educate government agencies, the healthcare industry, employers, and the general public about the important role disease management programs play in improving healthcare quality and outcomes for persons subject to chronic conditions. The following are highlights from a number of the morning keynote presentations.