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An Accelerated Hospital Observation Pathway to Reduce Length of Stay for Patients With COVID-19

For select patients hospitalized due to COVID-19, an academic urban hospital implemented an observation pathway that incorporated mobile health technology, reducing hospital length of stay by more than 2 days.

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: 50 Years of Societal Value From LDL-C–Lowering Therapies

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)–lowering therapies have yielded significant value to society through reduced costs for both fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular disease events. The vast majority of this value has accrued to patients.

The Price Paradox of Biosimilar-Like Long-Acting Insulin

Findings suggest that Basaglar was not less expensive for patients than Lantus. Empirical evaluation of biosimilar costs prior to automatic substitution is necessary.

Addressing the Individualized Needs in Hereditary Angioedema: Managed Care Strategies to Optimize Access to Care

Contributor: It’s Important to Prioritize HIV Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Not all barriers to HIV-related care and services have been eliminated, and these gaps in care were exacerbated by treatment disruptions brought on by the COVIDC-19 pandemic.

The “New” New Normal: Changes in Telemedicine Utilization Since COVID-19

Telemedicine utilization has declined since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, but non–primary care specialties continue to see an increase in moderate- and high-complexity telemedicine visits.

Racial/Ethnic Differences in Colorectal Cancer Screening in the US

Data from the 2021 National Health Interview Survey showed racial/ethnic differences in colorectal cancer screening were due to demographic and socioeconomic factors, except for low colonoscopy use in Asian individuals.

Consumer-Centric Approach to Enhance Access to Pediatric Specialty Care

The authors’ organization optimized scheduling techniques that improved patient access to pediatric specialists to within 7 calendar days for new patients.

Risk Assessments of Drug-Related Problems for Cardiac Surgery Patients

Risk assessments of drug-related problems for cardiac surgery patients can be conducted by implementing a framework for patient safety.

How English- and Spanish-Preferring Patients With Cancer Decide on Emergency Care

Care delivery innovations to help patients with cancer avoid emergency department visits are underused. The authors interviewed English- and Spanish-preferring patients at 2 diverse health systems to understand why.

High-Risk Care Management Impact on Medicaid ACO Utilization and Spending

In Massachusetts’ largest Medicaid accountable care organization (ACO), high-risk care management significantly reduced spending, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations, demonstrating that targeted strategies can manage health care costs amid budget constraints.

Two steps for success in value-based oncology care

Impact of Payment Models on Medical Specialist Physician Practice Patterns

This article explores the impact of payment models (fee for service vs salary based) on practice patterns, including wait times and care for patients with chronic diseases.

Proactive Care Management of AI-Identified At-Risk Patients Decreases Preventable Admissions

Proactive care management for artificial intelligence (AI)–identified at-risk patients reduced potentially preventable hospital admissions.

Patient Satisfaction With Letter-Based Communication of LCS Pulmonary Nodule Results

Patients were satisfied with receiving their lung cancer screening (LCS) pulmonary nodule results via letter and considered the amount of information provided in the letter appropriate.

Emergency Department Risk Model: Timely Identification of Patients for Outpatient Care Coordination

The authors created a machine learning–based model to identify patients with major depressive disorder in the primary care setting at high risk of frequent emergency department visits, enabling prioritization for a care coordination program.

Utilization and Costs Among Oncologists Participating in a Private Insurance Shared Savings Model

A private oncology shared savings plan reduced colon cancer treatment costs. Results varied by tumor, with none in breast cancer and mixed effects in lung cancer.

Opportunities and Obstacles Associated With the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program

This study describes the current opportunities and obstacles associated with Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program implementation from the novel perspective of program suppliers across the US.

Impact of Telemedicine Use on Outpatient-Related CO2 Emissions: Estimate From a National Cohort

Telemedicine was associated with a monthly avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the emissions of 61,255 to 130,076 passenger vehicles.

Deuruxolitinib Shows Greatest Short-Term Efficacy Among JAKis for Severe Alopecia Areata

Deuruxolitinib 8 mg BID was found to be the most effective oral JAK inhibitor for severe alopecia areata in a new meta-analysis.

Inadequate Insurance Coverage for Overweight/Obesity Management

This article reviews the obesity epidemic in America and discusses inadequate insurance coverage.

Value-Based Care Through Postacute Home Health Under CMS PACT Regulations

Among a patient population defined by CMS postacute care transfer regulations, home health vs no postacute care was associated with reduced 30-day readmissions and costs.

Real-World Digitally Based Diabetes Management Program Implementation by a Large Employer

This study offers new insights to self-insured employers and health plans related to investment in digitally based disease management programs and enrollee engagement.

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Management During COVID-19: In-Person vs Virtual Visits

This article compares cardiovascular disease risk management in community clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic among patients for whom primary care was delivered mostly in person vs mostly virtually.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Regular Emergency Department Users

Regular users of the emergency department (ED) transiently reduced ED visits when faced with ED access barriers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Treatment Patterns for Patients With Advanced/Metastatic Cancers by Site of Care

Treatment patterns and overall survival were similar regardless of site of care between patients receiving anticancer therapy in the hospital outpatient vs physician office setting.

Predicting Mortality Risk Using the PREVENT Equation Across Diverse Racial Groups

This study validates the Predicting Risk of CVD Events (PREVENT) score across diverse racial and ethnic populations, highlighting its effectiveness in predicting cardiovascular risk and mortality, regardless of race or ethnicity.

Impact of Functional Recovery on Patients Having Heart Surgery

This article describes the positive impact that actively managing functional recovery has on postacute placement for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery.

Variation in Early Diffusion of Sacubitril/Valsartan and Implications for Understanding Novel Drug Diffusion

Rates of sacubitril/valsartan diffusion have been slow and there has been significant geographic variation, highlighting the importance of local prescribing patterns in early drug diffusion.