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1. "Spotlight : health care industry". Corporate Philanthropy Report vol. 23 (April 2008) p. 5-9.
Abstract: Describes the giving programs of Becton, Dickinson and Co., Kaiser Permanente, Sharp HealthCare, Kindred Healthcare, Tenet Healthcare, Intermountain Health Care, and Community Health Systems.
Subject/descriptor: Corporate philanthropy--directories; Health care
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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2. Causer, Craig. "Healthcare reform at what cost?". NonProfit Times vol. 23 (1 October 2009) p. 1, 4.
Abstract: Discusses concerns some nonprofit groups have voiced regarding federal proposals to finance health care reform by limiting itemized deductions for high earners.
Subject/descriptor: Health care; Health--finance; Tax deduction; Tax reform; Individual giving
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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3. Effects of the economic crisis on health foundations : results of a survey of GIH Funding Partners. Washington, DC: Grantmakers in Health. 2009. 8 p.
Abstract: Provides findings from a survey of 127 Grantmakers in Health Funding Partners that was conducted from November 25th, 2008 to January 5, 2009. The survey contained questions that explored changes in assets, budgets, strategies, and operations, as a result of the economic downturn.
Subject File Number: 228
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--surveys; Grantmakers In Health; Health care; Economic conditions
Location: New York
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4. McLaughlin, Thomas A. "Public charity healthcare". NonProfit Times vol. 23 (1 August 2009) p. 24-5.
Abstract: The author advocates revoking the public charity status from hospitals as a means of controlling healthcare costs while also redirecting those charity dollars towards other causes.
Subject File Number: 227
Subject/descriptor: Hospitals; Health care; Health
Location: New York
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5. Noce, Walter W., Jr.; Looney, Claudia A. "The critical role of physicians in fund development". AHP Journal (Spring 2009) p. 12-5, 19.
Abstract: Explains how administrators at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles engaged physicians in their fundraising campaign. The hospital has raised $750 million since 2000.
Subject File Number: 227
Subject/descriptor: Fundraising--health; Hospitals; Health care
Location: New York
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6. Perry, Suzanne. "A nonprofit push for change". Chronicle of Philanthropy vol. 21 (20 August 2009) p. 7-9.
Abstract: Discusses the advocacy work being done by nonprofits and foundations to fight both for and against legislation to overhaul the healthcare system in the United States.
Subject/descriptor: Health care; Health; Nonprofit organizations--advocacy
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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7. Burke, Thomas F. "Micro-medicine : can the microfinance model improve global health?". Contribute vol. 3 (January-February 2008) p. 24-5.
Abstract: Provides examples of how microfinance can address problems related to health care and basic necessities like food, water, and shelter.
Subject File Number: 270
Subject/descriptor: Microfinance; Loan funds; Loans; Economic development; Health care; Public health
Location: New York
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8. Colby, David C.; Quinn, Brian C.; Williams, Claudia H.; Bilheimer, Linda T.; Goodell, Sarah. "Research glut and information famine : making research evidence more useful for policymakers". Health Affairs vol. 27 (July-August 2008) p. 1117-82.
Abstract: Discusses the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Synthesis Project, which seeks to interpret and evaluate research for policy-makers and practitioners.
Subject File Number: 226
Subject/descriptor: Health care; Research; Foundations--model projects; Foundations--project reports; Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood
Location: New York
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9. Commonfund benchmarks study : healthcare organizations report. Wilton, CT: Commonfund Institute. 2008. 110 p.
Abstract: Covers investments, debt, management, staffing, and operational practices of 179 health care institutions for fiscal year 2007.
Call Number: 622 COM HEA
Subject/descriptor: Nonprofit organizations--analysis; Nonprofit organizations--statistics; Nonprofit organizations--surveys; Nonprofit organizations--studies; Nonprofit organizations--investments; Nonprofit organizations--management; Health care; Health--finance; Endowments
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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10. Cruise, Mark R. Engaging volunteers for better healthcare in Georgia. Atlanta, GA: Healthcare Georgia Foundation. 2008. 16 p.
Subject File Number: 228
Subject/descriptor: Voluntarism--management; Voluntarism--Georgia; Health care
Location: Atlanta
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11. The effect of the economic recession on health care philanthropy. [Falls Church, VA]: Association for Healthcare Philanthropy. 2008. 18 p.
Abstract: Presents the results of a member survey conducted in early December 2008 by the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy.
Subject File Number: 703
Subject/descriptor: Fundraising--economic aspects; Fundraising--surveys; Economic conditions; Health care
Location: New York
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12. How health affects our community : a community report on the healthcare needs of the homeless. Atlanta, GA: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc.. 2008.
Abstract: Explores the relationship between homelessness and health conditions. Provides an overview of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta's Homeless Health initiative.
Subject/descriptor: Health; Health care; Homelessness; Foundations--project reports; Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
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13. Isaacs, Stephen L. (ed.); Colby, David C. To improve health and health care, Volume XII : the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation anthology. 12th ed. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers. 2008. xx, 252 p.
Abstract: Descriptions of specific program initiatives of the foundation, with chapters on health insurance coverage, Medicaid, health care in rural America, community-based dental education, pediatric asthma, public policy, and other topics. Indexed.
Call Number: 416 JOH ISA 2009 Vol 12
Subject/descriptor: Public health; Health; Health care; Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood; Foundations--grantmaking
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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14. Riter, Dianne; Maier, Russell; Grossman, David C. "Delivering preventive oral health services in pediatric primary care : a case study". Health Affairs vol. 27 (November-December 2008) p. 1728-32.
Abstract: Describes the Washington Dental Service Foundation's efforts to promote preventive oral health care for young children. The program focused on oral health training for physicians, access to dental care, and reimbursement.
Subject File Number: 228
Subject/descriptor: Health care; Nonprofit organizations--case studies
Location: New York
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15. Simon, Greg. "Entrepreneurial philanthropy and innovative medical research : The Arthur C. Frantzreb Lecture at Indiana University's Center on Philanthropy 19th annual symposium : 'Health and philanthropy : leveraging change'". Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly vol. 37--Supplement (March 2008) p. 6S-16S.
Abstract: Discusses why philanthropists should support networks that expedite advances in medical research. The president of FasterCures explains how the organization can provide the objective information that donors need to make wise donations and investments.
Subject/descriptor: Health care; Medical sciences; Medicine--research
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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16. VanDerhoef, Michael K. "A new case for support : transforming health care". AHP Journal (Fall 2008) p. 8-9, 11, 13-4.
Abstract: Provides an overview of the Virginia Mason Foundation's $100 million campaign for the Virginia Mason Medical Center. The campaign focused on the Center's efforts to offer better quality care while reducing costs.
Subject File Number: 227
Subject/descriptor: Fundraising--health; Hospitals; Health care
Location: New York
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17. Berg, Stacie Z. "Pill-anthropy". Contribute vol. 2 (May-June 2007) p. 29-30.
Abstract: Explores the growth of in-kind giving by pharmaceutical companies, noting the tax benefits that the firms receive. While many have benefited from the donations, drug quality and oversupply issues remain. The author reminds individual donors to carefully research charities that receive drug donations, suggesting key questions to ask.
Subject File Number: 558
Subject/descriptor: Corporate philanthropy; In-kind contributions; Pharmaceutical industry; Health care
Location: New York
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18. Burke, Courtney. Medicaid funding for nonprofit healthcare organizations. Aspen Institute. 2007. 50 p.
Abstract: Explores the financial relationship between Medicaid and nonprofits by examining existing literature, research from trade groups, as well as data from the Census Bureau, Medicaid, and state officials.
Subject File Number: 228
Subject/descriptor: Government and nonprofit sector; Government funding--analysis; Government funding--statistics; Health care; Medicaid
Location: New York; DC
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19. Butterfoss, Frances Dunn. Coalitions and partnerships in community health. 1st ed. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers. 2007. xxv, 579 p.
Abstract: The step-by-step guide for developing partnerships to improve public and community health is written for seasoned professionals as well as novices. Discusses why partnerships are important and explains how to build and sustain them. Chapter 10 provides an overview on funding and resource development for coalitions. With bibliographical references and index.
Call Number: 230 BUT
Subject/descriptor: Nonprofit organizations--collaboration; Health care; Public health
Location: New York; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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20. "Coastal Family Health : built to last". Nonprofit Quarterly vol. v. 14, n. 3 (Fall 2007) p. 32-9.
Abstract: Chronicles the rebuilding process of the Coastal Family Health Center, which suffered from massive damages in Hurricane Katrina. In the two years following the hurricane, the organization, which provides medical and dental services to all who seek treatment, has managed to rebuild much of its staff, and numerous building projects are underway.
Subject/descriptor: Hurricane Katrina; Nonprofit organizations--Mississippi; Health care
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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