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Turcotte, Paul; Shea, Lindsay – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
Self-reported health status is an integral method to understand how adults on the autism spectrum perceive their healthcare and service needs. The objective of the study is to examine how self-reported health changes with use and need of physical health services. The Pennsylvania autism needs assessment included a survey of adults on the autism…
Descriptors: Physical Health, Health Needs, Adults, Autism
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George, Daniel R.; Rovniak, Liza S.; Dillon, Judy; Snyder, Gail – American Journal of Health Education, 2017
Academic Health Centers and nonprofit hospitals are exploring strategies to meet Affordable Care Act mandates requiring tax-exempt institutions to address community health needs, which commonly include major chronic illnesses. We explore the implications of this regulatory landscape, describing methods that nonprofit health care institutions are…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Public Health, Nutrition, Health Services
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Mandell, David S.; Machefsky, Aliza; Rubin, David; Feudtner, Chris; Pita, Susmita; Rosenbaum, Sara – Journal of School Health, 2008
Background: Recent changes to Medicaid policy may have unintended consequences in the education system. This study estimated the potential financial impact of the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) on school districts by calculating Medicaid-reimbursed behavioral health care expenditures for school-aged children in general and children in special…
Descriptors: Health Services, Expenditures, Health Needs, Budgets
Rosenbach, Margo – 2001
In order to address problems related to the health care of children in foster care, policymakers need detailed information about health status, health care utilization, and Medicaid expenditures. This policy brief summarizes a study examining health care utilization and expenditures paid by Medicaid for children in foster care in California,…
Descriptors: Child Health, Children, Comparative Analysis, Foster Care
Osgood, Mary H. – 1976
In July and August 1975, face-to-face interviews were conducted with 347 adults living in Indiana County, Pennsylvania to gather information on the health services needed, physician extenders (i.e., nurse practitioners and physician's assistants), adequate health care for everyone, and regular health habits of the population. The sample included…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes, Financial Support, Health Needs
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Stein, Marcy – 1979
Minimal health services which migrant children should receive are detailed in this manual for schools participating in the Pennsylvania Migrant Education Program. Among the 10 health services defined are identification of existing health problems, medical examinations/treatment, immunizations and health education instruction. Stating that the…
Descriptors: Guides, Health Education, Health Needs, Health Services