LYLES, ALANNAYLOR, LORENDAWILSON-GENTRY, LAURADE LEON, LORENA2021-01-202021-01-202020-10-22UB_2020_De Leon_Lhttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/20547D.P.A. -- University of Baltimore, 2020Dissertation submitted to the College of Public Affairs of the University of Baltimore in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Public AdministrationDiabetes related care is estimated to cost approximately $327 billion per year. Given the budget constraints and rising costs in the healthcare industry, it is critical to implement cost containment and prevention measures at all levels. The research in this document explores health services disparities in diabetes care and makes recommendations to improve the quality of services for diabetes foot care.application/pdfen-USThis item may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. It is made available by the University of Baltimore for non-commercial research and educational purposes.social equity, diabetes, healthcare deliveryDiabetic Foot Exams: A National Study of Social Equity Disparities in Quality Based on Patient, Provider and Practice Characteristics and Policy ImplicationsText