Michael A. Steinman, MD

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September 10th 2020

Effect of a Patient Activation Intervention on Hypertension Medication Optimization: Results From a Randomized Clinical Trial

M. Bryant Howren, PhD, MPH Michael A. Steinman, MD Barry Carter, PharmD Mark W. Vander Weg, PhD Peter J. Kaboli, MD, MS

In patients with hypertension, a patient activation intervention increased rates of switching to a thiazide, suggesting that such interventions may address medication optimization challenges.

December 7th 2009

Variation in Outpatient Antibiotic Prescribing in the United States

Michael A. Steinman, MD Katherine Y. Yang, PharmD, MPH Sepheen C. Byron, MHS Judith H. Maselli, MSPH Ralph Gonzales, MD, MSPH

Rates of outpatient antibiotic prescribing vary widely between US commercial health plans. High-utilizing health plans may improve quality and lower costs by reducing unnecessary antibiotic use.