Reimbursement for Preventive Health Services.
- Author:
Davis KAREN
1
Author Information
1. Department of Health Policy and Management School of Hygiene and Public Health, The Johns Hopkins University 624 N. Broadway Baltimore, U.S.A.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Counseling;
Delivery of Health Care;
Humans;
Immunization;
Insurance;
Insurance, Health;
Mass Screening;
Preventive Health Services*;
Public Health
- From:Korean Journal of Preventive Medicine
1989;22(1):1-7
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
This paper examines the failure to promote adequate preventive health care in the U.S. It focuses specifically on the preventive health services of screening, counseling, and immunization. It explores evidence on their effectiveness, as well as coverage under current private and public health insurance plans. It concludes with a proposal to expand health insurance coverage for preventive services and to reimburse physicians directly for preventive health services provided to patients.
