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An Analysis of the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA) System.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Wasserman, Jeffrey.
Contributor:
Ringel, Jeanne.
Wynn, Barbara.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Veterans.
Veterans--Health and hygiene--United States.
Health Resources.
Persons.
Health Planning.
Delivery of Health Care.
Health Care Economics and Organizations.
Names.
Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation.
United States. Veterans Health Administration--Rules and practice.
United States.
Medical Subjects:
Health Resources.
Veterans.
Persons.
Health Planning.
Delivery of Health Care.
Health Care Economics and Organizations.
Names.
Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation.
Local Subjects:
Veterans.
Veterans--Health and hygiene--United States.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (108 p.)
Edition:
1st ed.
Other Title:
Analysis of the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation
Place of Publication:
Santa Monica : RAND Corporation, 2001.
Language Note:
English
Summary:
Concerned that the VERA system may not allocate resources in a manner consistent with its mission, Congress requested a study of the system and how allocations are affected by different factors. This report describes the results of RAND's initial analysis.
Contents:
Preface; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Acronyms; Chapter One: Introduction; Chapter Two: Data Sources and Methods; Chapter Three: The Impact of Selected Patient and VISN Characteristics on Care Under VERA; Chapter Four: The Costs of Academic Affiliations Under VERA; Chapter Five: VERA and Weather-Related Costs; Chapter Six: Analysis Plan for Evaluating Potential VERA Modifications; Chapter Seven: Conclusions; A. Key Formulas and Data In the FY 2001 VERA; B. Guide for RAND VERA Site Visits - Networks; C. Guide for RAND VERA Site Visits - Facilities
D. VERA Eligibility Categories and Priority GroupsReferences
Notes:
Description based upon print version of record.
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
ISBN:
9781598750430
1598750437
OCLC:
171566091

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