Articles by Dana Goldman, PhD

Limiting access to non–vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants through step therapy and prior authorization may exacerbate current underuse of anticoagulants and increase the risk of stroke in patients with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation.

The Long-term Social Value of Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factors
ByAlison Sexton Ward, PhD,Mina Kabiri, PhD,Aylin Yucel, PhD, MSc, MBA, MHSA, PharmD,Alison R. Silverstein, MPH,Emma van Eijndhoven, MS, MA,Charles Bowers, MD,Mark Bensink, PhD, MSc, MEd,Dana Goldman, PhD Although currently underutilized, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor prophylaxis as supportive cancer care provides substantial value to society. Aligning utilization with clinical guidelines would increase this value considerably.

Medicaid Prior Authorization Policies and Imprisonment Among Patients With Schizophrenia
ByDana Goldman, PhD,John Fastenau, MPH, RPh,Riad Dirani, PhD,Eric Helland, PhD,Geoff Joyce, PhD,Ryan Conrad, PhD,Darius Lakdawalla, PhD This study examined the impact of prior authorization formularies on the likelihood that patients with schizophrenia will be arrested and incarcerated.

Clinical Outcomes Associated With Rates of Sulfonylurea Use Among Physicians
ByKatalin Bognar, PhD,Kelly Fee Bell, PharmD, MS Phr,Darius Lakdawalla, PhD,Anshu Shrestha, PhD,Julia Thornton Snider, PhD,Nina Thomas, MPH,Dana Goldman, PhD 
Comparative Effectiveness Research and Formulary Placement: The Case of Diabetes
ByMichael E. Chernew, PhD,Rick McKellar, BS,Wade Aubry, MD,Roy Beck, MD, PhD,Joshua Benner, PharmD, ScD,Jan E. Berger, MD, MJ,A. Mark Fendrick, MD,Felicia Forma, BSc,Dana Goldman, PhD,Anne Peters, MD,Rebecca Killion, MA,Darius Lakdawalla, PhD,Douglas K. Owens, MD,Joe Stahl, MA 
Comparative Effectiveness Research and Formulary Placement: The Case of Diabetes
ByMichael E. Chernew, PhD,Rick McKellar, BS,Wade Aubry, MD,Roy Beck, MD, PhD,Joshua Benner, PharmD, ScD,Jan E. Berger, MD, MJ,A. Mark Fendrick, MD,Felicia Forma, BSc,Dana Goldman, PhD,Anne Peters, MD,Rebecca Killion, MA,Darius Lakdawalla, PhD,Douglas K. Owens, MD,Joe Stahl, MA Formularies of the future should use evidence-produced CER to better target, not limit, diabetes care.


Cost-Sharing and Initiation of Disease-Modifying Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
ByJohn Romley, PhD,Dana Goldman, PhD,Michael Eber, BSE,Homa Dastani, PhD,Edward Kim, MD, MBA,Swetha Raparla, BPharm, MS This study examines the association between cost-sharing and initiation of disease-modifying therapies among privately insured patients with multiple sclerosis.

Bending the Curve Through Health Reform Implementation
ByJoseph Antos, PhD,John Bertko,Michael E. Chernew, PhD,David Cutler, PhD,Francois de Brantes,Dana Goldman, PhD,Bob Kocher, MD,Mark McClellan, MD, PhD,Elizabeth McGlynn, PhD,Mark Pauly, PhD,Leonard Schaeffer,Stephen Shortell, PhD Authors from The Brookings Institution update their recommendations by focusing on 3 concrete objectives to slow spending and improve quality of care within the next 5 years.

Bending the Curve: Effective Steps to Address Long-Term Healthcare Spending Growth
ByJoseph Antos, PhD,John Bertko,Michael E. Chernew, PhD,David Cutler, PhD,Dana Goldman, PhD,Mark McClellan, MD, PhD,Elizabeth McGlynn, PhD,Mark Pauly, PhD,Leonard Schaeffer,Stephen Shortell, PhD A group of experts who have spent their careers studying the healthcare system have convened to identify a path for sustainable reform in healthcare cost growth.