Does improving geographic access to VA primary care services impact patient's patterns of utilization and costs?

Article Abstract:

A study analyzing the effectiveness of community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) established by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for improving the veterans' access to and use of primary care services while reducing the need for costly specialty outpatient and inpatient cares is presented. It was observed that notwithstanding the improvement in access, the pattern of health care usage and the costs remained the same.

Organizational history, Services introduction, New Products/Services, General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, General medical & surgical hospitals, Administration of Veterans' Affairs, Veterans, Veterans & Military Hospitals, Office of Veterans Affairs, Health aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Location, Company service introduction, Service introduction, Hospitals, United States. Department of Veterans Affairs, Hospital outpatient services, Hospitals, Veterans', Veterans hospitals

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The effect of a closed formulary on prescription drug use and costs

Article Abstract:

A comparison between the effects of a closed formulary and a an open formulary on costs and use of prescription drugs is offered. Additional information on a regression model analyzing drug utilization and medication expenditures is also included.

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Hospital and medical service plans, Medical Care Insurance, Drugs, Finance, Health insurance

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Spillover effects of benefit expansions and carve-outs on psychotropic medication use and costs

Article Abstract:

A study examining the effect of managed behavioral health organization and the treatment of mental health care on par with other health benefits on mental health and substance abuse inpatients and their costs is presented.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Mental illness, Mental disorders, Psychiatric facilities

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