The impact of a caregiver health education program on health care costs
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A study is conducted to examine whether supporting caregivers of frail elderly through a health education program (HEP) can reduce health care costs incurred by both the caregivers and the care recipients in an HMO setting. It was found that HEP is a cost-effective intervention for caregivers and care recipients receiving medical care from a staff-model HMO.
Publication Name: Research on Social Work Practice
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1049-7315
Year: 2006
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Long-term effects of outpatient geriatric evaluation and management on health care utilization, cost, and survival
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A study to compare the long-term effectiveness and efficiency of an outpatient geriatric evaluation and management (GEM) program with usual primary care is presented. Outpatient GEM offers a specialized health delivery option for frail older persons that may reduce costs over the long term without having a negative impact on survival rates.
Publication Name: Research on Social Work Practice
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1049-7315
Year: 2006
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Studies of the cost-effectiveness of social work services in aging: A review of the literature
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A review of the studies of cost-effectiveness of social work services in aging is presented. Social work interventions can have a positive impact on the health care costs, the use of health care services, and the quality of life of the older Americans.
Publication Name: Research on Social Work Practice
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1049-7315
Year: 2006
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