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Provider perceptions of electronic medical records and e-prescribing and their integration into safety net clinics

Hotchkiss, Renee Brent; Mason, Mondi A.; John R. … - In: International Journal of Public Policy 8 (2012) 1/2/3, pp. 79-91

This paper reports the findings of a formative study that examined knowledge, readiness, and perceptions of healthcare providers in safety-net clinics about electronic medical records (EMR) and e-prescribing. It was conducted in six safety net clinics in southeast Georgia that serve a...

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The Muslim veil in the USA and France: a comparative analysis of law and policy

Salton, Herman T. - In: International Journal of Public Policy 10 (2014) 6, pp. 333-367

The USA and France are often perceived as having different, if not antipodal, legal and political systems. At first … sight the treatment of the Muslim veil at school confirms this impression, for this piece of clothing is seen in the USA as … angle. By adopting a comparative perspective, it looks at the treatment of the Muslim veil in France and the USA before 2004 …

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Admissions of African Americans to state psychiatric hospitals

Lewis, Allen N.; <suffix>Jr.<; suffix>; Davis, King E. - In: International Journal of Public Policy 6 (2010) 3/4, pp. 219-236

This investigation examines the admissions of African-Americans to state psychiatric hospitals in Virginia. It compares admissions of African-Americans primarily with European-Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities. Data spanning the 20-year period from 1970 to 1990 from nine state...

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Employment relations in German multinational companies in the UK and the future of the German model: empirical evidence on country-of-origin effects and industry internationalisati...

Tuselmann, Heinz-Josef; Heise, Arne; McDonald, Frank; … - In: International Journal of Public Policy 5 (2010) 4, pp. 390-408

Interest has grown in the significance of the country-of-origin impact on the Employment Relations (ER) approaches in the international subsidiaries of Multinational Companies (MNCs). In this article, a comparative cross-sectional analysis of German subsidiaries with indigenous UK firms will be...

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Confronting college readiness in the USA: a public policy review and recommendation

McCormick, Kathy L.; Johnson, Ane Turner - In: International Journal of Public Policy 9 (2013) 4/5/6, pp. 277-291

Educational policymakers in the USA face the challenging task of defining the value of a high school diploma. Research … contend with college readiness in the USA are not enough, that policy solutions that bridge secondary and postsecondary …

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Asset price bubbles, monetary policy and financial crisis

Atesoglu, H. Sonmez - In: International Journal of Public Policy 7 (2011) 1/2/3, pp. 195-202

In this paper, asset price bubbles in equities and housing that were developed from August 1987 to September 2008 are examined. Monetary policy reaction functions are estimated. Results revealed that, although not successful in pricking the bubble, the Federal Reserve System did follow a...

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Healthcare access, socioeconomic factors and late-stage cancer diagnosis: an exploratory spatial analysis and public policy implication

Wang, Fahui; Luo, Lan; McLafferty, Sara - In: International Journal of Public Policy 5 (2010) 2/3, pp. 237-258

Patients diagnosed with late-stage cancer have lower survival rates than those with early-stage cancer. This paper examines possible associations between several risk factors and late-stage diagnosis for four types of cancer in Illinois: breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and...

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The role of regulation for sustainable infrastructure innovations: the case of wind energy

Walz, Rainer - In: International Journal of Public Policy 2 (2007) 1/2, pp. 57-88

effects of environmental and natural monopoly regulation explicitly into the analysis. Case studies for Germany and the USA …

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Nursing home quality: does financial performance matter?

Zhao, Mei; Oetjen, Reid M.; Nolin, JoAnn M.; Carretta, … - In: International Journal of Public Policy 5 (2010) 2/3, pp. 143-159

This study explores the relationship between financial condition and selected quality measures for 1,197 nursing homes in Florida. Data sources included the Online Survey, Certification and Reporting (OSCAR) data reports and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare cost...

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Has managed care affected physicians' income?

Wang, Bill B.L.; Wan, Thomas T.H.; Shi, Shufeng; Lin, … - In: International Journal of Public Policy 6 (2010) 3/4, pp. 237-246

A nationally representative sample of 12,280 physicians was selected to investigate physician practices in 60 randomly selected communities. Multivariate analyses demonstrate that the more the physicians accept Medicare managed care patients, private or commercial insurance plans including...

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