Calling the Shots : Immunization Finance Policies and Practices Hardback
by Institute of Medicine, Division of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Division of Health Care Services, Committee on Immunization Finance Policies and Practices
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Calling the Shots examines the basic strategies that finance the national immunization system in the current health care climate.
It is a comprehensive volume, rich with data and highlighted examples, that explores:The evolution of the system in light of changing U.S. demographics, development of new vaccines, and other factors. The effectiveness of public health and health insurance strategies, with special emphasis on the performance of the "Section 317" program. The condition of the infrastructure for control and prevention of infectious disease, surveillance of vaccines rates and safety, and efforts to sustain high coverage. Calling the Shots will be an indispensable resource to those responsible for maintaining our nation's vaccine vigilance. Table of ContentsFront MatterExecutive SummaryIntroductionChange and Complexity in the National Immunization SystemFinancing Vaccine Purchase and DeliveryBuilding, Monitoring, and Sustaining Immunization CapacityImmunization Finance Policies and PracticesSummary Findings, Conclusions, and RecommendationsReferencesAppendix A: Public Health Services Act, Section 317Appendix B: Immunization Time-LineAppendix C: List of ContributorsAppendix D: Overview of State SurveyAppendix E: Overview of Case Studies and Site VisitsAppendix F: Annual Section 317 Awards to StatesAppendix G: State Immunization Requirements for School ChildrenAppendix H: Committee and Staff BiographiesIndex
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- Pages:328 pages
- Publisher:National Academies Press
- Publication Date:13/12/2000
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- ISBN:9780309070294
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:328 pages
- Publisher:National Academies Press
- Publication Date:13/12/2000
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- ISBN:9780309070294