Browsing by Author "Necochea, Lauren"

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    The Challenge of Enrolling and Retaining Low-Income Children in SCHIP
    (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2007-03) Necochea, Lauren
    Outlines barriers to eligible children's participation in State Children's Health Insurance Programs — insufficient knowledge, administrative hassle, and resistance to public coverage — and efforts to address them. Assesses crowd-out concerns.
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    Economic Benefits of Treating Substance Abuse Outweigh Costs
    (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2006-07) Necochea, Lauren
    Summarizes findings from an analysis of the effects of drug addiction treatment on medical care, mental health services, criminal activity, employment earnings and government transfer payments. Compares benefits by treatment method.
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    Growth Rates in Health Care Costs Are High and Stable
    (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2006-11) Necochea, Lauren
    Highlights findings from a study of growth rates in health insurance premiums and healthcare spending in 1995-2006, factors behind the trends, and changes in the components of healthcare costs.
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    Health Courts: An Alternative for Resolving Medical Liability Claims
    (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2006-10) Necochea, Lauren
    Summarizes "'Health Courts' and Accountability for Patient Safety," a report describing a model for administrative compensation featuring health courts as an alternative to the tort system. Lists advantages, including broader eligibility and cost control.
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    Treatment of Chemical Dependency May Reduce Medical Utilization and Costs
    (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2006-07) Walter, Lawrence; Ackerson, Lynn; Allen, Steven; Necochea, Lauren
    Summarizes a study of the impact of chemical dependency treatment on the costs and utilization of medical services — hospital days, emergency department visits, and outpatient visits. Points to lack of insurance as a barrier to treatment.
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    U.S. Public Opinion on Vulnerable Populations
    (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2006-12) Necochea, Lauren
    Summarizes findings from a June 2006 survey on Americans' views on government support for legal immigrant children and foster children, issues of community violence, and long-term care services, costs, and long-term care insurance.