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Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 15:52:07 -0400
From: [log in to unmask]
Subject: HNPStats Now Available to Everyone! (HNPFlash #44)
I. HNPStats Now Available to Everyone!
II. Learning Resources
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***HNPStats Now Available to Everyone!!!***
HNPStats, short for Health, Nutrition, and Population Statistics, is a component
of the Knowledge Management System of the World Bank's Human Development
Network. HNPStats offers country data sheets showing summary indicators for
health status, health determinants, and health finance. You can access HNPStats
from the following website: http://devdata.worldbank.org/hnpstats/
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***Learning Resources***
MEPS 1997 Data Release AHRQ issued a press release on June 5 announcing
availability of the 1997 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) health care use
and expenditure data. The biggest increase in health care expenditures between
1996 and 1997 was in prescribed medicines. The data show that the 1997 total
for drug expenditures, $72.3 billion, was an increase of almost $7 billion from
the 1996 MEPS expenditure estimates. The data also show that the average cost
per person for medical expenditures was $2,424, and in total, about $553 billion
in payments were made for health care services and supplies used by the civilian
noninstitutionalized population. MEPS is an ongoing survey designed to provide
nationally representative data on the types of health care Americans use, how
frequently they use them, and who pays for their care. It also provides
information on the types and costs of private health insurance used by the U. S.
population. The 1997 data are the second year of expenditure data to be
released from MEPS and should be particularly useful to researchers. Go to
http://www.ahrq.gov/news/press/pr2001/meps97pr.htm to see our press release and
http://www.meps.ahrq.gov to access the data.
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New Computer-Based Learning Tool Available for Improving Quality of Healthcare
BETHESDA, MD (July 11, 2001) -- The Quality Assurance Project today launched
their award-winning, multimedia Quality Assurance Theory and Tools (QA Kit), a
CD-ROM product designed specifically to help health professionals evaluate and
improve quality of healthcare. A practical solution for organizations with
limited resources, teaching staff, and funding, the QA Kit provides a
step-by-step guide for process and program analysis, redesign, and evaluation to
strengthen competencies and improve organizational performance. The QA Kit
offers ten computerized tools, case studies, and QA training and resources.
Features include easy-to-use navigation and instructional presentations;
cause-and-effect diagrams; time line and Gantt charts; specialized matrices; and
budget, survey, flowchart, and system modelling tools. The product also contains
a comprehensive collection of publications and training materials, a built-in
interface with direct links to key QA websites, a glossary of QA terms, and a
computer tutorial for new computer users. To order copies of this CD-ROM or
learn more about their other titles in the Quality Performance Learning Series,
please write to the email address below or visit their website at
http://www.qaproject.org for an order form. Individuals from Africa, Asia, the
Caribbean, Eastern Europe, and Latin America may receive a single copy free upon
request. Pricing for orders from North America, Western Europe, and Canada is
$42.50 (includes shipping and handling). Quantity, student, and bookstore
discounts are available. The USAID-funded Quality Assurance Project (QAP) is
dedicated to improving the quality of healthcare in more than 30 developing
countries through technical support to service delivery institutions, Ministries
of Health, USAID missions, and field-based cooperating agencies.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Donna Vincent Roa, Ph.D.; Director of Communication and Associate QAP Project
Director; Quality Assurance Project; University Research Co., LLC
7200 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 600; Bethesda, MD 20814; 301-941-8524 phone;
301-941-8427 fax; [log in to unmask]; http://www.qaproject.org
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***Knowledge Award of the Month***
July's Knowledge Award goes to Eduard R. Bos, our Senior Population Specialist,
who has painstakingly maintained HNP indicators for the World Bank, even before
indicators were as hip as they are now. Ed is unmatched in his responsiveness
to client requests, his modesty, integrity, accuracy, and above all, his
brilliant sense of humor. We salute you Ed!
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***Publications***
"Health for Change" Newsletter
Anders Nordström; Head of Health Division; Department for Democracy and Social
Development; Sida; Sveavägen 20; 105 25 STOCKHOLM; Sweden
[log in to unmask]; Telephone: +46 (0)8 698 52 34; Telefax: +46 (0)8 698
56 47; http://www.sida.se
(See attached file: News4.doc)
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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of
the World Health Organization (WHO), has recently published the book: Equity and
Health: Views from the Pan American Sanitary Bureau. To obtain a copy, visit
their online bookstore: http://publications.paho.org or send them an e-mail to:
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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***Cool Websites & Tools***
The World Bank InfoShop is a development bookstore and an information center on
Bank activities. It carries publications from a variety of publishers including
international organizations, World Bank project documents, videos, posters,
CD-Roms, gifts and souvenirs. Several "InfoStations" allow public access to the
World Bank Internet. Information is also available on all Public Information
Centers/Libraries in several country offices world-wide. For discount
information, please contact the InfoShop. Also, visit our e-bookstore to browse
titles and to place orders anytime!
Internet: www.worldbank.org/Infoshop; E-bookstore: www.worldbankinfoshop.org;
Address: 701 18th St., NW, Washington, DC. 20433 (corner of 18th St. and
Pennsylvania Ave.); E-mail: [log in to unmask]; Phone: 202-458-4500;
Fax: 202-522-1500
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