Ambulatory Resource Utilization and Cost for Gout in United StatesUsing nationally representative survey databases, this study described ambulatory care utilization and costs for gout, and examined patient characteristics associated with gout-related visits.

Cost-Effectiveness of 3 Statin Sample Policies in Post-Myocardial Infarction PatientsProviding generic samples was the dominant strategy among 3 statin sample policies, indicating that use of generic samples should be increased.

Costs of Treatment and Clinical Events for Secondary HyperparathyroidismEnd-stage renal disease patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism have high costs of care and a substantial quality-of-life burden.

Computed Tomography Scan Use Variation: Patient, Hospital, and Geographic FactorsWe observed small-area variation in computed tomography scan use for inpatients in New York State, even after controlling for relevant patient and hospital characteristics.

Low Clinical Utility of Folate Determinations in Primary Care SettingIt seems that folate determinations in patients without known risk factors for folate deficiency are of little clinical significance.

Trends in Inpatient Hospital Prices, 2008 to 2010A comprehensive presentation of intensity-adjusted hospital price levels and growth rates, including national detail on more than 350 types of hospitalizations, and regional and local averages.

Factors Associated With Primary Hip Arthroplasty After Hip FracturePatient, clinical, and hospital factors were associated with receiving primary hip arthroplasty versus no surgery after hip fracture in the United States.

Measuring Concurrent Oral Hypoglycemic and Antidepressant Adherence and Clinical OutcomesSelf-reported adherence tended to overestimate medication adherence compared with electronic monitoring. Electronic monitoring of oral hypoglycemic agents but not self-reported adherence predicted glycemic control.

The Cost of Implementing Inpatient Bar Code Medication AdministrationBar code medication administration can be an effective and potentially cost-saving solution to prevent harmful medication administration errors in the community hospital setting.

Spending and Mortality in US Acute Care HospitalsAcross the US, adults with major medical conditions were less likely to die in hospitals with higher spending levels, even after adjusting for patient risk.