Falling Behind: Americans' Access to Medical Care Deteriorates, 2003-2007

Presents survey results on access to medical care for the insured and the uninsured, the healthy and the ill, and for children in wealthy and poor families. Discusses causes of unmet needs such as rising costs and obstacles in the health system and plans

More Nonelderly Americans Face Problems Affording Prescription Drugs

Analyzes 2003-07 trends in unmet prescription drug needs among Americans under age 65 by insurance status and type of coverage, income level, and the presence of chronic conditions. Explores implications of the economic downturn and changes to Medicaid

The Relationship Between Type A Coronary-Prone Behavior Pattern, Achievement, and Life Satisfaction

This study examined the relationship between Type A coronary-prone behavior pattern, academic achievement and life satisfaction. The subjects were 87 undergraduates selected for their extreme scores on the Jenkins Activity Survey, Form T. There were 41 Type As and 46 Type Bs. Along with the Jenkins Activity Survey, Form T the participants were administered a life satisfaction survey similar to Soper\u27s (1979) and their official academic gradepoint average was obtained from the Academic Records office. A point-biserial correlation indicated that there was a significant (p The various relationships and their possible explanations and indications were discussed in depth. Significance of the results for changing Type A behavior was considered. Problems and suggestions for future research were mentioned briefly

Suburban Poverty and the Health Care Safety Net

Examines trends in the number of suburban poor, their access to health care, and efforts to improve safety-net services in the suburbs of five cities. Explores causes of limited safety net capacity, community strategies, and policy implications

Safety Net hospital Emergency Departments: Creating Safety Valves for Non-urgent Care

Outlines how safety-net hospitals are addressing the rise in emergency department visits for non-urgent care, such as re-directing patients to outpatient clinics or community health centers and adding primary care capacity. Discusses policy implications

Charlotte Danielson\u27s Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching

Charlotte Danielson’s Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching, published by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development in 1996, evolved from the Educational Testing Service PRAXIS 111 and is based on the PRAXIS 1111 criteria, augmented to apply to experienced as well as novice teachers and used for purposes beyond licensing of beginning teachers (Danielson, Preface x). The Danielson Framework consists of four domains attributed to teaching activities and responsibilities: Planning and Preparation, the Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Professional Responsibilities. These four domains are clarified through twenty-two components; each component is defined by two or more elements that identify and describe the content of that component

Massachusetts Health Reform: High Costs and Expanding Expectations May Weaken Employer Support

Examines how, as a result of the state's health reform, improved access to the individual insurance market and increased employer responsibility may reduce employers' motivation and ability to provide coverage. Considers implications

Orange County: Changing Market Fuels New Models of Provider Collaboration

Since 2010, Orange County has largely recovered from the economic downturn and remains a relatively well-educated community with high rates of private insurance coverage overall. Socioeconomic variation persists in this county, with the number of low-income residents growing and a large jump in the proportion of the population that gained Medi-Cal coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Other key findings include:The region's major hospital systems are expanding ambulatory services and geographic reach.Orange County physicians are increasingly giving up independence to varying degrees and joining larger physician organizations or hospital-affiliated groups to gain shelter from mounting financial pressures and administrative burdens.Providers are collaborating on new payment arrangements, with some Orange County physician organizations and hospitals working toward assuming more risk for more patients, particularly the growing numbers in preferred-provider organizations (PPOs).The proportion of Orange County residents covered by Medi-Cal has jumped, with a greater proportional increase in Medi-Cal enrollment than other California regions studied.Safety-net provider capacity is tight; private providers are playing a significant role in serving the Medi-Cal expansion population

Community Efforts to Expand Dental Services for Low-Income People

Examines low-income patients' limited access to dental care, as well as state and community efforts to expand services, including changing Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program reimbursement rates and licensing laws for preventive care

The Community Safety Net and Prescription Drug Access for Low-Income, Uninsured People

Examines strategies adopted by hospitals and community health centers to maintain access to affordable brand name and generic prescription drugs. Based on site visits to twelve nationally representative communities