IMPORTANCE Financial integration between physicians and hospitals may help health care provider organizations meet the challenges of new payment models but also may enhance the bargaining power of provider organizations, leading to higher prices and spending in commercial health care markets. OBJECTIVE To assess the association between recent increases in physician-hospital integration and ch...

BACKGROUND Aspects of oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) attracted an increased attention recently. OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to assess self-reported oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) among patients requiring prosthetic rehabilitation and to determine the rate of improvement 1 month and 6-12 months after therapy. In addition, effect of age, gender, oral health in...

BACKGROUND During the postpartum visit, health care providers address issues with short- and long-term implications for maternal and child health. Women with Medicaid insurance are less likely to return for a postpartum visit compared with women with private insurance. Behavioral economics acknowledges that people do not make exclusively rational choices, rather immediate gratification, cogniti...

Background Studies have reported on the incidence of sedation-related adverse events (AEs), but little is known about their impact on health care costs and resource use. Methods Health care providers and payers in five countries were recruited for an online survey by independent administrators to ensure that investigators and respondents were blinded to each other. Surveys were conducted in t...

stress is a physiological reaction to the ever-increasing demands of life. after each stressful event, the body should be returned to a normal relaxed state. however, continuous stress of modern life sometimes put the subjects at risk of developing a range of diseases; from psychosomatic to anxiety disorders. stress management program gives a range of tools to reduce the impact of stress and pr...

Introduction: The growing trend of aging phenomenon has introduced the necessity of paying attention to perceived social support as an effective factor in promoting mental health of older women. Current literature suggests that the accessibility of appropriate social support can improve mental health and well- being among older women. This study aims to explore social support and mental health ...