Alexander J. Mainor, JD, MPH

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July 17th 2018

ACOs With Risk-Bearing Experience Are Likely Taking Steps to Reduce Low-Value Medical Services

Margje H. Haverkamp, MD, PhD David Peiris, MD, PhD Alexander J. Mainor, JD, MPH Gert P. Westert, PhD Meredith B. Rosenthal, PhD Thomas D. Sequist, MD, MPH Carrie H. Colla, PhD

Experience with risk-based contracting best predicts active engagement of accountable care organizations in reducing low-value medical services, mainly through physician education and encouraging shared decision making.

January 17th 2018

Measuring Overuse With Electronic Health Records Data

Thomas Isaac, MD, MBA, MPH Meredith B. Rosenthal, PhD Carrie H. Colla, PhD Nancy E. Morden, MD, MPH Alexander J. Mainor, JD, MPH Zhonghe Li, MS Kevin H. Nguyen, MS Elizabeth A. Kinsella, BA Thomas D. Sequist, MD, MPH

Electronic health records data can accurately quantify overuse of clinical services and the risk factors that may trigger low-value testing and screening.