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Annotation: The purpose of this paper is to present a solution algorithm for the general linear programming problem of providing decision-makers in human organizations a with tools that will enable him to make decisions in an orderly fashion and with as much precision as possible. Particular emphasis is placed on basic concepts and fundamental principles, i.e., motivation and simplicity of explanation rather than on rigorous proofs and technical details. The aim of the paper is to make more effective communication and cooperation between the non-managerial mathematician and the non-mathematical manager. This paper is produced as part of the documentation and assessment of the effect of P.L. 89-97, Title II. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Administration, Children and Youth Projects, Communication, Decision making, Management information systems, Program evaluation

Annotation: This paper discusses the general formulation of a linear programming problem, the diet problem, the transportation problem, and other applications. These tools are applied to use as a simplified way for planners and administrators to describe a production process or addressee an input-output problem and attempt to solve it for known constraints. A list of related references is included. This is part of a series to document and asses the effect of P.L. 89-97, Title II. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Administration, Adolescent health programs, Child health programs, Children and Youth Projects, Comprehensive health care, Statistical analysis

Annotation: This paper describes the output-oriented accounting system of the Systems Development Project used to perform economic analysis of the Children and Youth Program projects. This is part of a series to document and assess the effect of P.L. 89-97, Title V. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Accounting, Administration, Adolescent health programs, Child health programs, Children and Youth Projects, Comprehensive health care, Economics, Program evaluation, Title V programs

Annotation: This paper discusses the problems of the Children and Youth Program projects in obtaining cost reporting data to provide comparable data for inter-project comparisons and for comparisons of a specific project to an image of itself of theoretical perfection. This is part of a series to document and asses the effect of P.L. 89-97, Title II. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Administration, Adolescent health programs, Child health programs, Children and Youth Projects, Comprehensive health care, Cost effectiveness, Economics, Program evaluation

Annotation: This paper shares the development of an outpatient data system by the Columbus [Ohio] Children's Hospital which was revised at the time their Children and Youth project was initiated in June, 1966. The data system describe complies with the Children and Youth Program reporting requirements but is of broader scope. This is part of a series to document and asses the effect of P.L. 89-97, Title II. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Administration, Adolescent health programs, Child health programs, Children and Youth Projects, Comprehensive health care, Data collection, Ohio, Outpatients

Annotation: This report summarizes results from the 2025 Synopses of State Dental Public Health Programs questionnaire. The report offers information from each state on demographic, infrastructure, oral health workforce, and administrative factors that impact the state’s oral health program. Details about specific services each state oral health program provides are also included.

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Keywords: Administration, Demographics, Health programs, Health services, Infrastructure, Oral health, Public health, Work force

Annotation: This manual provides policies and procedures for Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile (SAS) grantees, with the goal of helping them administer programs and ensure consistency across programs. The purpose of SAS is to improve the oral health of Wisconsin children through school-based dental sealant programs. Topics include administrative and regulatory guidelines; program requirements; forms, reporting, and recording; and budget and funding information.

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Keywords: Administration, Data collection, Dental sealants, Disease prevention, Forms, Grants management, Oral health, Prevention programs, Reimbursement, School age children, School health programs, School health services, Screening, State programs, Wisconsin

Annotation: One of several from AMCHP that deals with Title V Data Integration, this tip sheet emphasizes the critical role of leadership in successfully integrating Title V data into an Early Childhood Integrated Data System (ECIDS). The document emphasizes that genuine engagement through discussion, debate, and shared problem-solving helps Title V programs recognize the value proposition of ECIDS participation, thereby increasing stakeholder investment in data integration initiatives. Included are links to resources and tools for obtaining leadership support on data integration.

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Keywords: Title V programs, Data analysis, Children's health, MCH training, Administration

Annotation: This report presents findings from a national survey of state Child Death Review (CDR) program leaders to assess the status of their programs. Tables provide a synopsis of the responses and represent the status of the programs. Trends in child death review are also discussed. Topics include administration, the review process, reporting, and coordination with other reviews. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Administration, Child death, Child death review, Injury prevention, Outcome and process assessment, Prevention programs, Program coordination, State programs, Trends

Annotation: This document describes competencies for dental public health and the performance indicators by which they can be measured. Contents include background on the development of the competencies, definitions,and what a specialist in dental public health will do. Topics include planning oral health programs for populations; selecting interventions and strategies for the prevention and control of oral diseases and promotion of oral health; developing resources and implementing and managing oral health programs for populations; incorporating ethical standards in oral health programs and activities; evaluating and monitoring dental care delivery systems; designing and understanding the use of surveillance systems to monitor oral health; communicating and collaborating with groups and individuals on oral health issues; advocating for, implementing, and evaluating public health policy, legislation, and regulations to protect and promote the public's oral health; critiquing and synthesizing scientific literature; and designing and conducting population-based studies to answer oral and public health questions.

• Current Version
• Original Preamble Published In The Journal Of Public Health Dentistry 58(Suppl 1):119–122

Keywords: Administration, Advocacy, Collaboration, Communication skills, Competence, Cultural sensitivity, Culturally competent services, Dental education, Dentistry, Ethics, Health promotion, Oral health, Population surveillance, Program evaluation, Program planning, Public health dentists, Research, Work force

Annotation: This report presents the Social Security Administration's (SSA's) strategic plan for several fiscal years. The report includes a message from the commissioner, the SSA's mission and values, the SSA's programs and responsibilities, agency organizations, and strategic goals and objectives.

• Recent Plans
• 2008-2013 Plan

Keywords: Federal agencies, Federal programs, Social Security Administration, Social security, Strategic plans

Annotation: This report presenting findings from an evaluation of the administration of spina bifida health care benefits for children of servicemembers and veterans by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Topics include the extent to which VHA conducts outreach about available benefits, what is known about available processed health care claims, and what oversight VHA conducts of the claims process. Recommendations for executive action are included.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Administration, Children with special health care needs, Employee benefits, Federal programs, Health care utilization, Military, Outreach, Spina bifida, Utilization review

Annotation: This manual provides guidance in delivering oral health services to people who are unable to secure those services on their own (safety net). It provides information and resources about professional practices that are accepted as being correct or most effective (best practices). Topics include data for tracking and monitoring and what the data reveal, the profit-and-loss statement, scheduling, managing broken appointments and emergencies, billing and collections, developing a sliding fee discount schedule, documentation of sliding fee discount schedule eligibility, payer mix, quality management, treatment plan completion, medical dental integration, staffing, leadership and team building, and program evaluation.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Clinic administration, Health services delivery, Model programs, Oral health, Program evaluation, Program management, Service delivery systems

Annotation: This report provides information on many of the key actions taken and accomplishments realized during fiscal year (FY) 2013 as the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) worked toward achieving its strategic plan goals, including actions related to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. The report also includes key achievements related to the agency’s operations that support attainment of HRSA’s goals.

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Keywords: Federal MCH programs, Federal agencies, Health care reform, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Strategic plans, U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration

Annotation: This document provides information on key actions taken, milestones reached, and accomplishments realized during Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 in the implementation of the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA's) strategic plan for FY 2010-FY 2015.

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Keywords: Federal MCH programs, Federal agencies, Strategic plans, U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration

Annotation: This website describes a project to examine the use of, barriers to, and methods for enhancing evidence-based programs and policies (EBPP) in local health departments. Contents include the project goals, dates, and target audience; implications for research and practice; project staff, partners, and funders; and a list of related publications and presentations. A series of issue briefs on topics such as workforce development, leadership, organizational culture, relationships and partnerships, and financial practices are included. The website also contains the national survey instrument, an information brief, and the case study qualitative survey guide.

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Keywords: Administration, Case studies, Evidence based medicine, Financing, Local government, Model programs, National surveys, Policy development, Public health agencies, Research, Work force

Annotation: This handbook explains the contracting opportunities available to dentists and federally qualified health center (FQHC) administrators as well as the process for engaging these opportunities. It provides a step-by-step decision chart for establishing and implementing contractual arrangements that meet federal rules and policy. Topics include sources of funding for oral health care; rate setting for the purchase of contracted services; service locations and policies and procedures; payment mechanisms and scope of contracted services; billing clients, Medicaid, and other third parties; risks; accountability; roles for federal and state agencies; alternative arrangements; and technical assistance. A model contract, a decision flow chart, and a model oral health services agreement are also included.

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• Website

Keywords: Administration, Children, Federal programs, Health care financing, Health policy, Manuals, Oral health, Oral health care, Public private partnerships, Service delivery

Annotation: This handbook serves as a guide to help Title V agencies assist Medicaid recipients and their parents or guardians in effectively using health care resources available under the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program. The handbook provides an overview of Iowa's EPSDT Care for Kids Program; provides step-by-step instructions for informing eligible families; and explains how to link families to the health care system through care coordination. Protocols; EPSDT financial management; and the importance of identifying community resources are also covered. Appendices include sample protocols, informing letters, and links to resource maps.

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Keywords: Administration, EPSDT, Iowa, Program management, State programs

Annotation: This reference covers traditional public health responsibilities--assessing the burden of disease, preventing and controlling health threats, and developing policies and constituencies to improve health--in a contemporary framework that reflects the ongoing transition from a public to a population health perspective. Topics include the basics of administration including organizational design law, human resources, budgeting and financing, marketing, and communications; newly defined and emerging areas such as health information management, geographic information systems, performance measurement and improvement, ethics, leadership, and community partnerships; and effective managerial decision-making.

Keywords: Administration, Assessment, Communications, Decision making, Ethics, Financing, Information systems, Leadership, Legal issues, Management, Measures, Planning, Prevention, Public health programs, Public private partnerships

Annotation: This book describes best practices for the planning, provision, and evaluation of health care services for children in out-of-home care. The standards outlined in the book address the needs of children's physical, oral, and mental health as well as developmental services and describes how out-of-home care providers and child welfare workers, working in collaboration with health care providers, can meet those needs. Topics include assessing the health care needs of children, programmatic components needed for effective organization and administration of health care services for children in out-of-home care, and the role of community support in ensuring that the health care needs of children and families are met.

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Keywords: Child care, Child health services, Collaboration, Community role, Health care delivery, Needs assessment, Program administration, Program evaluation, Program planning, Standards