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Li, Pengxiang; Ward, Marcia M.; Schneider, John E. – Journal of Rural Health, 2009
Context: The Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997 allowed some rural hospitals meeting certain requirements to convert to Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and changed their Medicare reimbursement from prospective to cost-based. Some subsequent CAH-related laws reduced restrictions and increased payments, and the number of CAHs grew rapidly. Purpose:…
Descriptors: Hospitals, Performance Factors, Rural Sociology, Regional Characteristics
Iowa State Univ. of Science and Technology, Ames. Dept. of Education. – 1968
The purpose of this project was to explore the feasibility of developing a comprehensive system for health manpower planning which would involve educators, leaders in health occupations, state officials, and university research personnel. A long range approach was developed in the form of a theoretical model which considered population trends and…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Allied Health Occupations Education, Conferences, Coordination
House-Deere, Deb, Comp. – 1994
Designed for use by parents and professionals, this guide provides assistance in finding appropriate financial resources and services for children with special needs in Iowa. Divided into six chapters, the guide presents programs related to education, health, human services, insurance, social security, and other support services. After a brief…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Community Programs, Early Childhood Education, Eligibility
O'Leary, Edward, Ed.; Trotter, Susan, Ed. – 1990
The handbook provides parents of children with disabilities guidance on planning for the child's future needs with special attention to resources and laws of Iowa. Section 1 gives a Future Planning Checklist and definitions of common legal terms. Section 2 addresses estates, trusts, and wills and provides common estate planning questions and…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Community Services, Disabilities, Estate Planning
Joint Economic Committee, Washington, DC. – 1984
The first of two hearings on the topic of health care costs, their effects on the economy, and ways to curb costs was held in Washington, D.C. Testimony was heard from representatives of Chrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company, American Farm Bureau Federation, Washington Business Group on Health, American Association of Retired Persons, American…
Descriptors: Business, Cooperation, Costs, Economically Disadvantaged