Simple screen proves highly accurate in identifying children with special needs.
Research shows that the relatively small group of children with special health care needs accounts for more than 80% of all child-related health care costs, and there is plenty of evidence that the care of these children is a far cry from optimal. See what steps are being taken to give these children the attention they need, and check out a simple new tool designed to identify children with special health care needs.
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