Background Globally, there is a rising interest in the concept of social accountability (SA). The literature evaluating SA medical schools limited; however, some international studies have revealed lack understanding by students. This study evaluated perception among students at governmental university Saudi Arabia. Method A cross-sectional with 336 currently enrolled was conducted from Septemb...

By October 1, 2013, entities covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), including health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and healthcare providers, will be required to use ICD-10 for HIPAA-covered transactions that contain any diagnoses or hospital inpatient procedures.1 Although it is impossible to quantify the impact at this time because of too many variables...

introduction: in recent years, public universities have faced many socio-economic changes. on one hand, these universities are under the main influence of the independence resulted from article 49 of law of the fourth economic, social and cultural development plan of the islamic republic of iran, and on the other hand, they have undergone double pressure due to the alterations in the number of ...

Table A1. Accountability Theory and Deterrence Theory Compared Element Deterrence Theory Accountability Theory Objective of theory Explains how to reduce antisocial behaviors. Explains how to reduce antisocial behaviors or increase prosocial behaviors. Central mechanism Sanctions. Self-image preservation and social desirability. External component Externally imposed sanctions. Person or organiz...