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Mapping In SAS

November 10, 2016

Color coded maps by spacial representation of zip code can be used to visually show count data.  The map above of Louisiana shows the number of members with a particular disease in the network.   The following SAS code is an example of creating a zip map. /* Used to create zip maps */ proc … More Mapping In SAS

Fee For Service Vs. Capitation Payment (With SQL Code)

November 10, 2016

  OBJECTIVES This is a literature review to look at the effects of payment methods of Primary care physicians on the long and short term health of the members, care received, and financial implications. Fee for service is when the physician or physician group gets paid on a case by case basis for what they perform … More Fee For Service Vs. Capitation Payment (With SQL Code)