Children's immunizations: the gap between parents and providers

Article Abstract:

Children's immunizations have been a part of our health care practice for many years. While immunizations have reached record highs in recent years, there is a fear that complacency may cause a drop in immunization rates and thus increases in disease rates. This study explored immunizations from two perspectives. First, focus groups with parents examined immunization information acquisition, practices, and barriers. Next, a physician survey examined immunization provider perceptions of parents' information acquisition, barriers and immunization practices. Several gaps were discovered between these two groups controlling the immunization of children.

All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services, Vaccination & Immunization, Statistical Data Included, Children, Vaccination, Immunization of children, Immunization

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The effects of HMO ownership on hospital costs and revenues: is there a difference between for-profit and nonprofit plans?

Article Abstract:

An analysis of high health maintenance organization (HMO) penetration and large share of for-profit health plans in a market reduced hospital cost and revenue growth rates between 1989 and 1998 is presented.

Market share, Economic aspects, Company market share

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Effects of community factors on access to ambulatory care for lower-income adults in large urban communities

Article Abstract:

Theoretical structure, which observes the consequences of society issues on availability of healthcare for people of little earnings in cities of US, is represented.

Services information, Health aspects, Influence, Poor, Community life

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