Center-Level Variation in Transplant Rates Following the Heart Allocation Policy Change.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2021.5370
Abstract: Importance Wide state-level variability in waiting list outcomes have been noted for patients listed for heart transplant in the US, but little is known regarding center-level transplant rates since the heart allocation policy change. Objective… read more here.
Keywords: policy change; level; heart; transplant rates ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of hospital transfer payments under a prospective payment system: An analysis of a policy change in New Zealand
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DOI: 10.1002/hec.4508
Abstract: Abstract Prospective payment systems reimburse hospitals based on diagnosis‐specific flat fees, which are generally based on average costs. While this encourages cost‐consciousness on the part of hospitals, it introduces undesirable incentives for patient transfers. Hospitals… read more here.
Keywords: policy change; prospective payment; transfer; new zealand ... See more keywords
The Impact of the 2017 Kidney Allocation Policy Change on Simultaneous Liver‐Kidney Utilization and Outcomes
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DOI: 10.1002/lt.26053
Abstract: Historically in the United States, kidneys for simultaneous liver‐kidney transplantation (SLKT) candidates were allocated with livers, prioritizing SLKT recipients over much of the kidney waiting list. A 2017 change in policy delineated renal function criteria… read more here.
Keywords: policy; policy change; liver; transplantation ... See more keywords
Automatic rule installation in case of policy change in software defined networks
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DOI: 10.1007/s11235-017-0404-2
Abstract: Software Defined Networking (SDN) has emerged recently as a new network architecture. It implements both control and management planes at centralized controller and data plane at forwarding devices. Therefore, SDN helps to simplify network management… read more here.
Keywords: policy; network; policy change; software defined ... See more keywords
The Pattern of Policy Change on Disaster Management in China: A Bibliometric Analysis of Policy Documents, 1949–2016
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DOI: 10.1007/s13753-018-0164-y
Abstract: This article presents a comprehensive review of China’s policy system for the management of natural hazard-induced disasters from 1949 to 2016 through a quantitative bibliometric analysis of 5472 policy documents on such disasters. It identifies… read more here.
Keywords: policy; policy change; 1949 2016; disaster management ... See more keywords
The effect of a credit policy change on microenterprise upward transition and growth: evidence from Indonesia
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DOI: 10.1007/s40821-020-00170-w
Abstract: This paper attempts to establish a causal relationship between a government micro and small enterprises (MSEs) credit promotion policy and MSEs’ upward transitions and growth. Indonesian firm level data in conjunction with the cancellation of… read more here.
Keywords: growth; policy change; policy; effect ... See more keywords
Is Increased Utilization of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Support in Heart Transplant Recipients after OPTN Allocation Policy Change Warranted?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.355
Abstract: Purpose The OPTN allocation for hearts was changed in 2018 to improve equitable allocation of organs. This included higher priority for patients with pre-defined hemodynamic parameters requiring intra-aortic balloon (IABP) support. We sought to investigate… read more here.
Keywords: allocation; heart; policy change; iabp ... See more keywords
Impact of 2018 UNOS Allocation Policy Change on VAD Outcomes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.356
Abstract: Purpose In October 2018 the UNOS Allocation Policy for heart transplantation was changed to prioritize more critically-ill patients. Before the allocation change, patients with ventricular assist devices (VADs) were listed as Status 1B which was… read more here.
Keywords: change; allocation policy; policy change; policy ... See more keywords
Waitlist Outcomes in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy before and after UNOS Heart Allocation Policy Change
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.709
Abstract: Purpose We sought to analyze six-month waitlist outcomes among patients with dilated cardiomyopathy to see if the UNOS policy allocation change (10/18/2018) affected outcomes. Methods In the UNOS database, we identified 6,294 registered heart transplant… read more here.
Keywords: change; allocation; heart; policy change ... See more keywords
Comparison of Post-Heart Transplant Survival between Status 1A versus Status 1-3 Recipients before and after the UNOS Allocation Policy Change
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.724
Abstract: Purpose The October 2018 UNOS heart allocation policy change was implemented in an effort to better prioritize heart transplants for the most critically ill patients. We compare six-month post-transplant survival of HT patients listed at… read more here.
Keywords: status; policy change; survival; post ... See more keywords
Do housing allowances increase rents? Evidence from a discrete policy change
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jhe.2019.101657
Abstract: A major concern with demand side housing subsidies to low-income tenants is the extent to which they may be captured by landlords in the form of higher rents. The Accommodation Supplement (AS) benefit is the… read more here.
Keywords: area; housing; policy change; policy ... See more keywords