A Role for Government: An Observation on Federal Healthcare Efforts in Prevention

This article discusses the role of the government in preventive care and how it can drive cost-savings. Specifically, through smart Medicare policies, the government can influence Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and private-sector payers by promoting prevention service...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of preventive medicine 2013-01, Vol.44 (1), p.S39-S42
1. Verfasser:	Straube, Barry M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Child health Cost Delivery of Health Care - legislation & jurisprudence Delivery of Health Care - organization & administration Delivery of Health Care - standards Federal Government Health care Health costs Health insurance Health Policy Humans Medicaid program Medical service Medicare Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Preventive health care Preventive Health Services - legislation & jurisprudence Preventive Health Services - organization & administration Preventive Health Services - standards Public health Quality of care Quality of Health Care - legislation & jurisprudence Stakeholders United States
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Zusammenfassung:	This article discusses the role of the government in preventive care and how it can drive cost-savings. Specifically, through smart Medicare policies, the government can influence Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and private-sector payers by promoting prevention services, addressing public health issues, and improving healthcare quality and value. Part of a special journal issue on addressing the cost crisis in health care: stakeholder roles and responsibilities. [Copyright American Journal of Preventive Medicine; published by Elsevier Inc.]
ISSN:	0749-3797 1873-2607
DOI:	10.1016/j.amepre.2012.09.009