Special Resources
» Databases:
» Health
Archives of health bulletins, consumer information, nutrition databases (e.g., RDA, USDA food composition data), health hotlines. Health insurer credit ratings. Managed care company report cards. Substance abuse databases (e.g., SAID, ETOH). Tobacco prevention archives. Databases of Health Codes: APG, CPT, DRG, ICD-9, ICD-10
Databases » Dictionaries
Glossaries and dictionaries (all in English)
Databases » Medical Databases
Online access to massive medical and toxicology databases
Database of 300 health-related organizations operating toll-free telephone services
Drug Free Workplace » Drug Free Programs
Workplace substance abuse programs, drug policies and more
Drug Free Workplace » Substance Abuse
Guidance in the substance abuse treatment field
Links to a number of databases, journals, and Web sites focused on alcohol research and related topics
Database of drugs, including slang terms, what the drugs look like and paraphernalia
Although not a complete listing of all drugs of abuse, information is provided on the major ones
Ready access to substance abuse and mental health research data
Contact information for all state alcohol and drug abuse agencies in the USA
Health Benefits » Health Care Quality
USQA Quality Reports. NCQA accreditation. CVO certification and more
Hospital comparative database on Medicare claims data, cost reports, and other CMS public use files
Quality ratings for health plans, hospitals and medical groups in CA
List of facilities that received conditional ratings (failure to meet minimum standards)
Reports on California hospitals, long-term care facilities, licensed clinics, hospices, home health, hospice, specialty
Locate every Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in the country
Managed behavioral healthcare organizations’ (MBHO) accreditation status
Access to the National Practitioner Data Bank and Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank (fees)
Health Benefits » Medicare
Beneficiary and consumer info
A healthcare provider directory - physicians, physician assistants, psychologists, physical therapists, social workers
Statistical Data » Health Data
Government and industry sources of statistical data on health conditions
Disease and injury surveillance, mortality statistics and more
State-based surveillance system active in all 50 states
Data on health status indicators at the county, state, and national levels
Alphabetical listing of online information related to collecting and reporting health statistics in Wisconsin
Statistical Data » Medical Costs
Average cost for medical care per DRG code, medical procedures & costs, etc.
Search for items by HCPCS, Description and State
Ambulatory & physician fee schedules, relative value file, hospital prospective payment systems and more
Data about charges and services provided by Wisconsin hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers
Wellness Programs » Consumer Health
Health and medical resources and libraries for the general public
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[567] Names, addresses, telephone numbers of trade groups, consumer protection offices, federal agencies
The state of New York has provided online access to various consumer health information
Full text versions of federal consumer publications from the US government
Federal consumer brochures on health, drug & health aids, medical problems, mental health
Guidance on how the patient can enhance communications with their physicians
Works to prevent fraud, deception, and unfair business practices in the marketplace
USA State, County, and City Government Consumer Protection Offices [11967] Directory of consumer protection offices in the USA - addresses, phone numbers, links if available
Wellness Programs » Dental Care
Large number of reference materials for the dentistry profession
More than 20 years of bibliographic data from over 3,600 professional journals - abstracts
Wellness Programs » Diet Management
Food guide pyramid, nutrition guides, dietary guidelines, weight control & more
Databases that may be downloaded or searched online for food composition analysis
Database of published, peer-reviewed, international, scientific literature on dietary supplements
Look up nutrient values for a large database of foods via a text based search engine
Wellness Programs » Hospice
Resources for health care professionals and consumers on hospices
Field tested, immediately applicable ideas contributing to the success of hospices in the US
Wellness Programs » Stop Smoking
Health effects of environmental smoke, workplace smoking rules and more
Comprehensive summary information on tobacco use in all 50 states
University of California San Francisco databases on tobacco control
Very large number of resources including a smoking and health database
Wellness Programs » Stress Management
Mental health stress including stress resulting from workplace conditions
Wellness Programs » Sunburn Prevention
Ultraviolet hazards from the sun
Wellness Programs » Workplace Health
Workplace health promotion and wellness programs
A series of fact sheets for employees designed to promote health and fitness and prevent disease
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