restraining forces on employer leverage over employee health initiatives. On balance, employers have an interest in and an … in healthcare is partnership with health management vendors. While traditionally this association has been an arms …

competition within healthcare by promoting cooperation and partnerships among providers and Local Health Units (LHUs). In addition …. Such health policy developments require both the introduction of administrative tools, which stimulates integration, and …

The health of the international workforce has been an increasing area of concern for the last two decades …, exposing employees to new and serious health risks. These challenges are inescapable in any workplace, therefore it is … important that employers examine how they can best fulfill their legal and leadership roles to protect and promote the health …

The National Service Framework for Older People (NSF), published recently by the Department of Health in England … ageism, person-centered care, hospital care, specialist care (in the core areas of stroke, falls and mental health), health …

strengthening the legislation to protect privacy. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 was … enacted to provide improved portability of health benefits and greater accountability in the area of healthcare fraud. The … response to requested improvements including greater privacy of health information. The legislation defined some parameters but …

Epilepsy is an important health problem throughout the world. In order to best manage epilepsy within a population, its … burden on health services and society as a whole. The average annual cost of epilepsy may be as high as $US14 500 (1995 … essential part of raising the awareness of this significant public health problem. Many important issues regarding the …

disease, chronic obstructive lung disease, major mental health disorders, and significant co-morbidity burden were associated … differences in quality were noted between managed care and fee-for-service arrangements, or between Veterans Health Administration … when he or she is confronted with such circumstances. For professional groups and health institutions, this information …