2014
Pediatric screening urinalysis: a difference-in-differences analysis of how a 2007 change in guidelines impacted use
Filice CE, Green JC, Rosenthal MS, Ross JS. Pediatric screening urinalysis: a difference-in-differences analysis of how a 2007 change in guidelines impacted use. BMC Pediatrics 2014, 14: 260. PMID: 25303836, PMCID: PMC4287447, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2431-14-260.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChild visitsAdult visitsNational Ambulatory Medical Care SurveyMale childrenAmbulatory Medical Care SurveyPatient race/ethnicityFemale childrenCommunity health centersHigh-quality careRace/ethnicityPatient ageCare SurveyPatient genderAAP recommendationsPhysician specialtyHealth centersPediatrics recommendationsAmerican AcademyUrinalysisChildren 4VisitsYoung adultsMethodsUsing dataPrivate practiceChildren
2012
Impact of State Laws That Extend Eligibility for Parents’ Health Insurance Coverage to Young Adults
Blum AB, Kleinman LC, Starfield B, Ross JS. Impact of State Laws That Extend Eligibility for Parents’ Health Insurance Coverage to Young Adults. Pediatrics 2012, 129: 426-432. PMID: 22331339, PMCID: PMC3356137, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2011-1505.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth insurance coverageParents' insurancePhysical examYoung adultsBehavior Risk Factor Surveillance SystemRisk Factor Surveillance SystemRecent physical examInsurance coveragePhysicians/cliniciansForgone careAffordable Care ActClinician identificationHealth insurance companiesSelf-reported health insurance coverageAge 26Parents' policiesHealth insuranceCare ActCareDifferential improvementEligibilityAdultsSurveillance systemOutcomesPast year
2009
Economic Evaluation of a Comprehensive Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program Pilot Program
Rosenthal MS, Ross JS, Bilodeau R, Richter RS, Palley JE, Bradley EH. Economic Evaluation of a Comprehensive Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program Pilot Program. American Journal Of Preventive Medicine 2009, 37: s280-s287. PMID: 19896030, PMCID: PMC3020976, DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2009.08.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTeenage pregnancy prevention programsAge 30 yearsPregnancy prevention programsPrevention programsCommunity-based participatory research approachProgram operating costsTotal societal costsUnintended pregnancySocietal economic benefitsHigh-risk neighborhoodsCost effectivenessParticipatory research approachYoung adultsSocietal costsEconomic benefitsAdolescentsTeenage girlsEconomic evaluationComprehensive programPilot programYearsTotal social costSexual educationNeighborhood-based programsProgram participation