Publications by authors named "Neil R Meredith"
Circulating Nucleated Red Blood Cells: An Updated Reference Interval.
Arch Pathol Lab Med
December 2024
Context.—: Nucleated red blood cells (nRBCs) are not identified in the peripheral blood in healthy individuals beyond the neonatal period. Their presence in children and adults is traditionally considered pathologic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review to evaluate the cost-effectiveness evidence of herpes zoster vaccines in the U.S. A systematic literature review was undertaken for U.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe discuss and evaluate the Multi-State Plan (MSP) Program, a provision of the Affordable Care Act that has not been the subject of much debate as yet. The MSP Program provides the Office of Personnel Management with new authority to negotiate and implement multistate insurance plans on all health insurance exchanges within the United States. We raise the concern that the MSP Program may lead to further consolidation of the health insurance industry despite the program's stated goal of increasing competition by means of health insurance exchanges.
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- An earlier study showed that implementing a comprehensive stroke program at Saint Luke's Neuroscience Institute improved patient access and outcomes.
- A retrospective analysis of costs for treating ischemic stroke patients indicated that, despite increased services, total costs remained stable and slightly lower than national benchmarks over time.
- The findings suggest that enhancing stroke care programs can be economically feasible for hospitals without significantly impacting costs.