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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
The Population Genetic Structure Of Biomphalaria Choanomphala In Lake Victoria, East Africa: Implications For Schistosomiasis Transmission, Claire J. Standley, Sara L. Goodacre, Christopher M. Wade, J. Russell Stothard
The Population Genetic Structure Of Biomphalaria Choanomphala In Lake Victoria, East Africa: Implications For Schistosomiasis Transmission, Claire J. Standley, Sara L. Goodacre, Christopher M. Wade, J. Russell Stothard
Health Policy and Management Faculty Publications
Background
The freshwater snail Biomphalaria acts as the intermediate host of Schistosoma mansoni, a globally important human parasite. Understanding the population structure of intermediate host species can elucidate transmission dynamics and assist in developing appropriate control methods.
Methods
We examined levels of population genetic structure and diversity in 29 populations of Biomphalaria choanomphala collected around the shoreline of Lake Victoria in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, where S. mansoni is hyper-endemic. Molecular markers were utilized to estimate the degree to which snail populations are genetically differentiated from one another.
Results
High levels of snail genetic diversity were found coupled with …
Children's Use Of Dental Care In Medicaid: Federal Fiscal Years 2000-2012, Erika Steinmetz, Brian K. Bruen, Leighton C. Ku
Children's Use Of Dental Care In Medicaid: Federal Fiscal Years 2000-2012, Erika Steinmetz, Brian K. Bruen, Leighton C. Ku
Health Policy and Management Faculty Publications
This report presents with national and state-specific analyses about dental services received by children ages 1 to 20 under Medicaid’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit in federal fiscal years (FFY) 2000-2012. These analyses are based on data reported by state Medicaid agencies using Form CMS-416 (Form 416); all data reflect updates received by CMS as of April 3, 2014. This report focuses on the number of children who received any dental service, any preventive dental service (e.g., dental cleaning or application of dental sealants) and any dental treatment service (e.g., filling a cavity). The national trend …
Access To Comprehensive Perinatal Services Among Pregnant Women Enrolled In Both Medi-Cal And Covered California: Aligning And Integrating Care, Sara J. Rosenbaum, Carla Hurt, Mark Dorley, Sara Rothenberg, Nancy Lopez
Access To Comprehensive Perinatal Services Among Pregnant Women Enrolled In Both Medi-Cal And Covered California: Aligning And Integrating Care, Sara J. Rosenbaum, Carla Hurt, Mark Dorley, Sara Rothenberg, Nancy Lopez
Health Policy and Management Faculty Publications
Medi-Cal-enrolled women who are pregnant are entitled to coverage for enriched pregnancy-related care under Medi-Cal’s Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP), a national landmark in the care and management of pregnant women with elevated health risks due to their low economic status. This entitlement applies to all pregnant women enrolled in Medi-Cal, including women who also are enrolled in subsidized health plans purchased through Covered California. The task that jointly faces Medi-Cal and Covered California is how best to align these two sources of pregnancy care financing in order to achieve a central goal of SB 857 – ensuring that dually …
Many Paths To Primary Care: Flexible Staffing And Productivity In Community Health Centers, Leighton C. Ku, Bianca K. Frogner, Erika Steinmetz, Patricia Pittman
Many Paths To Primary Care: Flexible Staffing And Productivity In Community Health Centers, Leighton C. Ku, Bianca K. Frogner, Erika Steinmetz, Patricia Pittman
Health Policy and Management Issue Briefs
No abstract provided.
Community Health Centers: A 2012 Profile And Spotlight On Implications Of State Medicaid Expansion Decisions, Peter Shin, Jessica Sharac, Sara J. Rosenbaum
Community Health Centers: A 2012 Profile And Spotlight On Implications Of State Medicaid Expansion Decisions, Peter Shin, Jessica Sharac, Sara J. Rosenbaum
Geiger Gibson/RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative
In 2012 nearly 1,200 federally funded community health centers were providing access to care for a predominantly low-income population in medically underserved areas across the country. As health insurance coverage expands under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the demand for primary care increases, the role of health centers is likely to increase, and the ACA’s large investment in the health center program provides new resources to help meet growing needs.
This brief provides a pre-ACA snapshot of health centers that can help in understanding the impact of state decisions about the ACA Medicaid expansion on health centers as health …
Health Insurance Benefits Advisors: Understanding Responsibilities, Regulations, Restrictions And The Relevance To Implementing The Affordable Care Act, Alexandra M. Stewart, Marisa A. Cox, Leighton Ku
Health Insurance Benefits Advisors: Understanding Responsibilities, Regulations, Restrictions And The Relevance To Implementing The Affordable Care Act, Alexandra M. Stewart, Marisa A. Cox, Leighton Ku
Health Policy and Management Issue Briefs
This brief describes the operational differences among six different types of benefits advisors including: 1) Commercial agents and brokers, 2) Medicaid enrollment brokers, 3) navigators, 4) non-navigator assistance personnel (or in-person assisters), 5) certified applications assisters, and 6) health center outreach and enrollment assistance workers. We will address: 1) the role of each benefits advisor 2) the health plans with which benefits advisors are authorized to work 3) training requirements, 4) compensation 5) conflict of interest requirements, and 6) the impact benefits advisors have on consumer enrollment decisions.
Implications Of The 2014 Quality Family Planning Services Guidelines Issued By Cdc And Opa, Sara J. Rosenbaum, Susan Wood, Merle Cunningham, Tishra Beeson, Peter Shin
Implications Of The 2014 Quality Family Planning Services Guidelines Issued By Cdc And Opa, Sara J. Rosenbaum, Susan Wood, Merle Cunningham, Tishra Beeson, Peter Shin
Health Policy and Management Faculty Posters and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Paying For Prescribed Drugs In Medicaid: Current Policy And Upcoming Changes, Brian K. Bruen, Katherine Young
Paying For Prescribed Drugs In Medicaid: Current Policy And Upcoming Changes, Brian K. Bruen, Katherine Young
Health Policy and Management Issue Briefs
Since the early 2000s, state Medicaid programs have made concerted efforts to control the cost of prescription drug spending. One crucial aspect in doing so is using a pharmacy reimbursement methodology that best reflects actual drug costs. Currently, states set pharmacy reimbursement policy within broad federal guidelines, resulting in a complex mix of reimbursement rules. Many states use list prices to set reimbursement levels, and these list prices increasingly have been criticized as not accurately reflecting the cost of the drug. Specifically, there are concerns that some benchmarks lead to inflated reimbursement levels. As a result, the federal government has …
The Impact Of School-Connected Behavioral And Emotional Health Interventions On Student Academic Performance, Olga Acosta Price, M. Biehl, C. Solomon, M. Weir
The Impact Of School-Connected Behavioral And Emotional Health Interventions On Student Academic Performance, Olga Acosta Price, M. Biehl, C. Solomon, M. Weir
Health Policy and Management Faculty Publications
This annotated bibliography provides a systematic review of current literature published between 2001 and 2013 and summarizes findings on the relationship between prevention-focused behavioral health interventions, such as social and emotional (SEL) learning programs, and their impact on academic outcomes.
Progress In The Articulation Of Undergraduate And Graduate Public Health?, Joel M. Lee, Leonard H. Friedman
Progress In The Articulation Of Undergraduate And Graduate Public Health?, Joel M. Lee, Leonard H. Friedman
Health Policy and Management Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Assessing The Potential Impact Of State Policies On Community Health Centers’ Outreach And Enrollment Activities, Peter Shin, Jessica Sharac, Julia Zur, Carmen Alvarez, Sara Rosenbaum
Assessing The Potential Impact Of State Policies On Community Health Centers’ Outreach And Enrollment Activities, Peter Shin, Jessica Sharac, Julia Zur, Carmen Alvarez, Sara Rosenbaum
Geiger Gibson/RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative
No abstract provided.
Medicaid Reimbursement For Naloxone: A Toolkit For Advocates, Naomi Seiler, Katie B. Horton, Mary-Beth Malcarney
Medicaid Reimbursement For Naloxone: A Toolkit For Advocates, Naomi Seiler, Katie B. Horton, Mary-Beth Malcarney
Health Policy and Management Faculty Publications
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist drug used to counter the effects of an opiate overdose. It can be administered in medical settings, such as an emergency room, or prescribed as a take‑home medication to be used in case of an emergency. Currently, most types of insurance will cover and reimburse for naloxone administered directly in a medical setting. However, coverage of prescription take‑home naloxone is limited. The Medicaid program provides health insurance for a large and growing number of Americans. Therefore, securing coverage for take‑home naloxone—including costs of counseling/training and for the medicine itself—within Medicaid should be a critical priority …