HealthSTAR through Ovid HealthSTAR contains citations to the published literature on health services, technology, administration, and research. It focuses on both the clinical and non-clinical aspects of health care delivery. The following topics are included: evaluation of patient outcomes; effectiveness of procedures, programs, products, services and processes; administration and planning of health facilities, services and manpower; health insurance; health policy; health services research; health economics and financial management; laws and regulation; personnel administration; quality assurance; licensure; and accreditation. Period covered: 1975-present Search tips: Uses Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) Special instructions: Start Ovid and choose HealthSTAR from the Database List Selected by: medlib@usc.edu Restrictions: USC, LAC+USC or CHLA only