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Government plans for NHS reforms will have a direct impact on the specification of security products within hospitals, surgeries, and care facilities, argues Tina Hughan, head of marketing for ASSA ABLOY, who considers the likely ramifications, and how security products must adapt to...
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PMID: 21961393
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Societal expectations raise the issue of the nature of a profession and a profession's relationship with society. Influential policy leaders want reform of the oral health workforce and delivery system in such a manner as to ensure that improvements are made for accessing care, particularly for vulne...
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PMID: 21905546
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I think the only thing I could (negatively) speak to would be further delay," says Dr. David Shapiro, left, of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association. But delay could be inevitable as the initiative has to make its way through the charged health policy environment in Washington....
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PMID: 21553406
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The psychiatric reform process requires the implementation of public policies that guarantee the work inclusion of individuals with mental disorders. To do this, work must be understood as a promoter of autonomy, emancipation and citizenship. The objective of this study is to reflect...
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PMID: 21655806
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I think that's going to make this voluntary program unattractive to a whole host of provider types," says Chet Speed, left, of the AMGA....
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PMID: 21553424
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Providers and payers should take the following actions to prepare for imminent payment reforms from CMS and commercial payers: Adopt industry standard value-based pricing principles. Identify variations in costs, reimbursement rates, and payment terms within your managed care contracts and day-to-day...
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PMID: 21548427
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Health care costs in the United States are increasing unsustainably, and further efforts to control costs are inevitable and essential. Efforts to control expenditures should focus on the value, in addition to the costs, of health care interventions. Whether an intervention provides...
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PMID: 21282697
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We have identified specific provisions surrounding our implementation of fingerprinting for certain providers and suppliers for which we may make changes if warranted by the public comments received. We expect to publish our response to those comments, including any possible changes to the rule made...
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PMID: 21287774
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