Insurer and employer views on pediatric obesity treatment: a qualitative study.
Insurer and employer views on pediatric obesity treatment: a qualitative study.
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作者：
Hampl, S. E.;Davis, A. M.;Sampilo, M. L.;Stephens, K. L.;Dean, K.
The effectiveness of group-based comprehensive, multidisciplinary (stage 3) pediatric weight management programs is backed by a growing body of literature, yet insurance coverage of these programs is scarce to nonexistent, limiting their reach and long-term survival. The objective of this study was to better understand the perspectives of insurers and large employers on the issue of group-based treatment coverage. The authors performed a qualitative study utilizing structured interviews with these stakeholders, following accepted techniques. Six major themes emerged: cost, program effectiveness, corporate social responsibility, secondary parental (employee) benefits, coverage options and new benefit determination. Future efforts to secure payment for group-based pediatric weight management programs should address these key themes.
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DOI：
10.1001/archpedi.1994.02170070019003
发表时间：
1994-07-01
影响因子：
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作者：
SARGENT, JD;BLANCHFLOWER, DG
通讯作者：
BLANCHFLOWER, DG
影响因子：
158.5
作者：
GORTMAKER, SL;MUST, A;DIETZ, WH
通讯作者：
DIETZ, WH
影响因子：
8
作者：
Barlow, Sarah E.
通讯作者：
Barlow, Sarah E.
影响因子：
9.7
作者：
Finkelstein, Eric A.;Trogdon, Justin G.;Dietz, William
通讯作者：
Dietz, William
影响因子：
6.9
作者：
Geier, Andrew B.;Foster, Gary D.;Shults, Justine
通讯作者：
Shults, Justine