When it comes to severe mental illness (SMI), just knowing if treatments work isn't enough. Policy makers need to know if they're a good use of limited healthcare funds. That's where cost-effectiveness studies come in. But, these studies are scarce when it comes to lifestyle interventions for people
Medical insurance fraud is no small issue. It's like a virus, threatening the health of insurance funds. To keep the system balanced and fair, we must tackle this problem head-on. This means looking at what causes fraud, how it happens, and what results from it. In China, researchers took a hard lo
Productivity among doctors in Erzurum, Turkey's coldest city, greatly influences healthcare quality. Public hospitals employ most doctors, making their efficiency vital. This study focuses on factors affecting doctor productivity in three Erzurum hospitals: a University Hospital, Government Hospital
You might think that using Health Information Systems (HIS) in Sri Lanka would be a no-brainer. But, surprisingly, it's not as popular as it should be. Researchers wanted to figure out why this is happening and what could make healthcare workers more open to using these systems. They asked 170 docto
Health insurance denials can be a nightmare for many people. Recently in California, over a quarter of health insurance claims were rejected. This is a common problem across the nation, making people angry with health care companies. Now, a new law ensures that AI can't be the sole reason for denyin
Schizophrenia, a challenging and expensive condition, often starts in youth and can become a lifelong struggle if not managed well. It causes immense distress and disability for both patients and their families, and it strains society's resources. Research has uncovered a lot about the underlying ca
Ever thought about how dental specialties come to be? In Iran, it's a fascinating blend of culture, need, and innovation. This study dives into what shaped Iran's diverse dental specialties, which are quite impressive for a developing country. You might think advanced countries lead the way, but Ira
Trust among colleagues in hospitals is like the glue that holds everything together. It can boost performance, spark new ideas, and make teamwork a breeze. But what exactly makes healthcare providers trust each other? That's what this study set out to figure out. Unlike other workplaces, hospitals h
Healthcare systems everywhere are facing a big challenge: keeping drug costs under control. One way they do this is by closely watching how doctors prescribe drugs. In Germany's state of Bavaria, they have a special agreement called the Bavarian Drug Agreement. This agreement sets specific goals for
Healthcare fraud is a massive problem worldwide, sucking up billions of dollars each year. Experts have taken up the challenge using machine learning. They started by cleaning and preparing massive amounts of data for analysis. Next, they experimented with various models, picking the best ones for t
