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Improving Asthma Outcomes in Minority Children

December 1, 2009 | Journal Article

A parent mentoring program which matches parents of minority, asthmatic children with trained parent mentors similar to themselves seems to be an inexpensive and effective way to help families manage their kids' asthma. There can actually be a net savings associated with families that extensively participate in such a program.

Project on Chippewa Reservation Leads to Better Health Outcomes

December 1, 2004 | Program Result

The Peter Christiansen Health Center of the Lac du Flambeau Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa piloted an evidence-based medicine/continuous quality improvement model of care for diabetes, asthma and heart disease.

Three-State Study Reveals Unexpected Barriers to Work for the Disabled

August 1, 2003 | Program Result

The Oregon Health Policy Institute conducted an evaluation of five demonstration projects designed to implement and evaluate state efforts to remove barriers to employment for disabled people by increasing access to health care.

Care Teams Offer Non-Medical Support for Wisconsin Rural Homebound Elderly

July 1, 2002 | Program Result

The Oakwood Lutheran Homes Association, Madison, Wis., recruited and trained 10 congregational teams of volunteers who provided in-home care and support to individuals and families.

First Ever Managed Care Payment Rate for People with Disabilities

April 1, 2000 | Program Result

The Chronic Illness and Disability Medicaid Working Group at Boston University School of Public Health developed and implemented pilot projects designed to help states develop cost-effective managed care models for chronically ill people with disabilities.

Long-Term Care Insurance: Wisconsin Withdraws from Financing Partnership Program

May 1, 2006 | Program Result

The Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services created a conceptual model for a public-private partnership for long-term care. It included asset protection for consumers and incentives for purchasers and insurers.

Wisconsin Creates Health Profiles of Pregnant Women and Infants, Children, People with Chronic Conditions

May 1, 1999 | Program Result

The Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services worked with its Interagency Working Group to improve the state's health statistics infrastructure to make it more responsive to people's needs and more accessible.

Glenn Flores, MD, FAAP

November 5, 2006 | Story

"The Clinical Scholars Program provided me with a rigorous background in research methodology that was crucial," says Flores.

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