CompareMaine shows the average cost of common healthcare procedures at different facilities in Maine. You can also see patient experience ratings and how Maine hospitals compare on patient safety. Source: CompareMaine more information. better decisions. Compare Costs of Healthcare Procedures and Quality of Care Across Maine The Maine Health Data Organization, in collaboration with the […]
Source: Pelleboer-Gunnink – 2017 – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research – Wiley Online Library Abstract Background Equal access to mainstream healthcare services for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) still requires attention. Although recent studies suggest that health professionals hold positive attitudes towards people with ID, stigmatising attitudes may influence their efforts to serve people with
Source: Brown – 2017 – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research – Wiley Online Library Abstract Background Globally, diabetes is increasing with concerns about the impact on outcomes, including premature death and the costs associated with managing the condition. Research indicates that adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) are two to three times more likely to develop
Source: Primary health care for people with an intellectual disability: an exploration of consultations, problems identified, and their management in Australia Abstract Background People with an intellectual disability (ID) have more complex and different patterns of health care needs than the general population. They experience a greater burden of multi-morbidity, high levels of undetected and
Source: “I’m still here”: Exploring what matters to people with intellectual disability during advance care planning – McKenzie – 2017 – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities – Wiley Online Library Abstract Background This study sought to identify, from the perspective of people with intellectual disabilities and life limiting conditions, the factors that strengthened
People with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities (IDD) face poorer care and outcomes when hospitalized than patients without IDD. A panel discussion “Hospital care for individuals with IDD: The Issues and Challenges” was held at the Annual Conference of the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry, held in Chicago July 8–10, 2016. Among the
Findings from the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2012. Volume 1: Comparisons with Other Youth (Full Report) Key Findings: Youth with an IEP are more likely than their peers to be socioeconomically disadvantaged and to face problems with health, communication, and completing typical tasks independently. The vast majority of youth with and without an IEP feel
Toward Data-Driven, Cross-Sector, and Community-Led Transformation: Academy Health provides an overview of the findings including the who, the what and the how. Download Publication The Community Health Peer Learning Program (CHP), a partnership of AcademyHealth and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), conducted an environmental scan of multisector initiatives driving toward
Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps The annual Rankings provide a revealing snapshot of how health is influenced by where we live, learn, work and play. They provide a starting point for change in communities. Choose a state from the map to begin. The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program helps communities identify and implement
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By: Jane Perkins , Mara Youdelman on April 04, 2017 Waivers of Medicaid Requirements – A Quick Review Executive Summary In a companion piece to Background to Medicaid and Section 1115 of the Social Security Act, Legal Director Jane Perkins and Managing Attorney of the DC office Mara Youdelman provide a brief review of how certain
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