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The paper explores effective management for mental healthcare. It looks at cost-containment strategies, such as high co-payments and no cost-coverage for specialist visits regarding mental health. It then moves on to look at the role of alternative therapies in mental healthcare. It concludes with listing the benefits of introducing a standardizing organization for mental healthcare in the USA.

From the Paper
"In a managed mental health care system, the unnecessary utilization of equipment and accessories is restricted at the care provider stage. This is done by a chain of monetary incentives and by directly managing the care proceeds. For instance, managed mental health care decreases cost comparatively by changing the treatment setup from inpatient to outpatient, settling the fee of professionals and hospital at discounted rates, and applying methods of utilization management to control unnecessary services. In this manner, the unnecessary utilization which is a moral hazard and also incurs high costs, is eradicate at the starting place, on a case to case basis (U.S. Public Health Service)."

Tags:cost-containment, strategy, co-payment, cost-coverage, specialist, visit, role, alternative, therapy, standardizing, organization, USA

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This paper discusses how the organization of health care systems has progressed over time as advances in medicine and technology have occurred. It looks a how the advent of multi-hospital systems, HMO's, and the like, have developed in response to the changing demographics of the population and in response to the changing health care needs of the population as technological advances have wiped out previously debilitating sickness.

Outline
Introduction
Overall Health Care System: Analysis of Development
Social Factors Influencing Health Care
The Future of Health Care
Conclusion

From the Paper
"One important idea to consider when discussing the administration of health care services is the perceived need by the public for such services. The concept that the availability of health care services creates a demand for health care and need is important to consider. New technological advances have perhaps implanted in the minds of physicians and patients the need to treat disease that may have otherwise been ignored. One important factor to consider in planning health program administration is evaluating the utilization of health care services. The function of health planners is to identify areas of greatest need or highest potential demand in communities for health care delivery organizations."

Tags:administration, hmo, hospital, income, low, medical, services, veterans

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An 8 page discussion of the results of cost cutting and Canada's health cares systems. Emphasis is placed on the implications for health care administration. Reference is also made to strategies for sustaining the effects of cutbacks.

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The paper discusses how HDM combines clinical data from all areas to be used in acute and ambulatory care. The paper explains that HDM helps administrators unite and understand financial and clinical data and it assists administrators in achieving sound financial health and optimal care.

Tags:health, data, management

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The paper discusses how HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, focuses on several key factors that are significant to mental health practitioners. The paper explains that these include "fraud and abuse control, tax related provisions, group health plan requirements, " administrative procedures and "revenue offset provisions" ("What", 2008, sec. 1). More importantly, the paper explains that the act further concentrates on the privacy of the patient and the medical records and health information protection of that patient ("What", 2008, sec. 1). The paper explains that the intent of the act was to ensure that patients had the ability to know when and how their personal medical information was being used and set standards for the care of medical information by practitioners. The paper notes that violations of HIPAA are also focused upon in the act, mandating that those within the health care system that do not ensure the protection of medical information will be likely to receive "civil and criminal penalties" ("What", 2008, sec. 1). The paper adds that HIPAA also pertains to the use of medical records throughout the military, although historically patients connected to the military have had little say in how their information was used by military authorities ("What", 2008, sec. 1). Yet, the apper notes that HIPAA provides for such protections that are now expected to be enforced throughout all health related facilities, including mental health care institutions.

Tags:hipaa, mental, health

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This paper explains that three factors led to the development of the Integrated Delivery Systems (IDS) model: A greater interplay between all the players in health care delivery, increased influence of business health groups, and the movement away from "bean counting" to risk management, early detection, and demand prevention. The author points out that Integrated Delivery Systems, no matter their specifics, are primarily for one purpose: To connect users to the information they need to do their job in the health care delivery system as quickly as possible. The paper stresses that the IDS is the best model for leaping the chasm between the ideal medical world of the clinical sector of health care and the ideal financial world of the administrative and operational sector of health care.

Table of Contents
Background
Development
Qualitative Impact of IDS
Economic Impact of IDS
The Future

From the Paper
"Shortly after these changes began, "inclusive" delivery models got underway, with early ones being physician-hospital organizations (PHOs) and integrated delivery networks (IDNs); arguably the coexistence of these led to the development of IDSs capable of operating within the four structures another researcher had identified, by 1996, as the evolving types of IDSs. These four models were HMOs, joint ventures such as Columbia/HCA, federations of community hospitals and a "hub and spoke" arrangement bring large medical centers and nearby community hospitals into sync."

Tags:interplay, risk, influence, administrative, case

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This paper explains that, although the Republic of Mauritius has advanced in some areas of economic and social development, the area of health and safety regulations in schools still need to be improved. Next, the author provides background information about Mauritius, the working of the U.N. Development Assistance program and the qualitative literature review methodology used in this study. The paper concludes that earlier food and drug acts in the Republic of Mauritius, which were once appropriate, are now out of date and require changes in the food control system in schools especially in the areas of technology, administration and enforcement.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Introduction
United Nations (2000) Assessment Of Progress Of Mauritius
Objectives of Assistance - Interventions in Social Development
Objectives of Assistance - Intervention in Health and Population
Objectives of Provision of Assistance in Environmental Intervention
Economic Overview of Mauritius
Public Health Overview
Organization of the Remainder of the Study
Review of Literature
Healthy Eating & Food Safety
Healthy Eating & Food Safety
Hygiene Practices in Food Preparation and Serving Quality Food in Schools
Food Legislation in Mauritius
Administration and Enforcement of Food and Drugs Law in Mauritius
Food and Drugs Act - Analytical Services
The Importance of Health and Safety Measures in Schools in the Republic of Mauritius
School Indoor Air Quality
Research Methodology
Results and Discussion
Conclusion and Recommendations

From the Paper
"Universal access to primary health care has been accomplished in Mauritius. The island's small size is characterized by a transport network that is comprehensive in nature and services have been decentralized in order to facilitate transportation. Problem areas include the Infant Mortality Rates (IMR) fell drastically from 32.3 per thousand in 1980 to 18 per thousand in 1994 however, the IMR is stated to have "remained stagnant at 19.4 per thousand since 1995" as well as has the incidence of low birth weight babies remained high in Mauritius. Health services are feeling the pressure and facing challenges due to a population that is aging rapidly and the change of life styles as women are entering the workforce at a high rate."

Tags:acts, standard of living, sanitary inspection, enforcement contamination

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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), of the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), manages the largest integrated healthcare system in the United States (U.S.). In 2006, 5.5 million qualified veterans received care from at least one of the 1,400 VHA operated sites within the United States (Department Of Veteran Affairs, 2007). This paper describes the organizational structure, design, function and processes of the VHA. The paper also reviews the VHA's culture, communication style and barriers, decision making processes, including the values and ethics, and leadership styles. Additionally, a current environmental change affecting the VHA is presented with corresponding leadership behaviors.

Outline:
Organizational Design
Organizational Structure and Process
Organizational Culture
Leadership Styles
Organizational Communication
Communication Barrier
Organizational Decision Making
Environmental Changes
Problems with Environmental Changes
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The VHA contains 23 separate Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN), which are comprised of over 1,400 healthcare facilities. Each VISN is composed of many different facilities ranging from Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) to full service medical centers (Department Of Veteran Affairs, 2007). The VHA's organizational process is a vertical hierarchy that is departmentalized in structure. Organizational directives descend through the vertical hierarchy from the VA to the department level within each VHA facility. Relevant information and results are sent backup through the hierarchy to help guild upper management on future directives."

Tags:culture, communication, management

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This paper shows that administrative programs are planned and developed for the health care services industry based on a number of deciding factors. It discusses how, when looking at health care services and planning administrative programs, the following are taken into consideration: Composition and social organization of society at large; Utilization by the population of health care services including acute care treatment facilities and chronic illness vs. long term care; Government involvement in public health and funding; Politics. The paper shows that all of these factors play a key role in determining how our health care services are structured. The paper examines how the America health care system presently serves a large and diverse population through an assorted number of programs including private/group care facilities, ambulatory services, hospitals and long term care facilities. Each of these programs in turn is administered in different ways. The paper also looks at overall trends in health care services in the United States today.

From the Paper
"One important idea to consider when discussing the administration of health care services is the perceived need by the public for such services. The concept that the availability of health care services creates a demand for health care and need is important to consider. New technological advances have perhaps implanted in the minds of physicians and patients the need to treat disease that may have otherwise been ignored. One important factor to consider in planning health program administration is evaluation of utilization of health care services. The function of health planners is to identify areas of greatest need or highest potential demand in communities for health care delivery organizations. Patient care plans can only be decided upon once social, psychological and physiological factors are accounted for. Many models exist that explain the public's access to health care services and resulting trends in usage of such facilities and programs."

Tags:doctor, community, hospital, insurance

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This paper explains that the GATS (General Agreement on Trade in Services) defines four modes for trading in the health care industry: (1) Cross-Border Trade in which trading takes place from one country to another, (2) Consumption Abroad in which the medical services are used abroad by the consumers, also called 'medical tourism', (3) Commercial Presence in which a service supplier crosses the borders to establish and provide heath services, such as hospitals, clinics and nursing homes, in other countries and (4) Movement of Natural Persons in which health personnel such as doctors, technicians and administers cross country borders. The author points out that, in the past, the bulk of healthcare infrastructure in India has been provided by the public sector, but the large-scale entrance of Third Party Administrators (TPAs), corporate hospitals and information technology are creating an organized delivery system of healthcare facilities. The paper stresses that India is ready for large-scale global trade in medical services to augment the domestic tele-medicine network in all areas and to integrate the domestic facilities with the global tele-medicine network. Many graphs and tables.

Table of Contents
Overview of Global Healthcare Trade
Cross-border Trade (Mode 1)
Consumption Abroad (Mode 2
Commercial Presence (Mode 3)
Movement of Natural Persons (Mode 4)
Implications of Trade in Healthcare
The Current Indian Health Scenario
Future Trends, Scope of Foreign Collaboration and Policy Environment
Mode 4 Trade in Medical Care
Institutionalizing Effective Alternatives to Fee-for-Service Primary Care
Reinstating or Creating Cross-Subsidy
Increasing Private Purchasing of Health Services by Government Facilities
Evolution of a Mixed Healthcare Model in India

From the Paper
"In India, approximately 60% of the total health expenditure comes from self-paid category as against Government's contribution of 25-30%, while contributions from insurance companies are negligible. However, opening up of the insurance sector to private players will make healthcare affordable to a large number of people. Currently, in India only 0.2% of the total population is covered under Mediclaim, whereas in developed nations like USA, about 75% of the total population is covered under such insurance schemes. One reason could be the lack of awareness and marketing. Moreover, agencies like GIC take 6 months to process claims and to reimburse customers after they have paid out of their own pockets."

Tags:telemedicine, expenditure, professionals, alternatives, pre-payment