Stephen S. Johnston, MA
Articles
Comparison Between Guideline-Preferred and Nonpreferred First-Line HIV Antiretroviral Therapy
Initiation of guideline-preferred first-line antiretroviral therapy (ART) was associated with better ART adherence and persistence and similar total healthcare expenditures among Medicaid-insured HIV patients.
Employees' Willingness to Pay to Prevent Influenza
The willingness of employees to pay to prevent influenza demonstrates a strong preference to protect themselves and their household members; however, modifiable barriers to vaccination persist.
Effects of a Medicaid Prior Authorization Policy for Pregabalin
State Medicaid programs’ pregabalin prior authorization accomplished the objective of lower pregabalin utilization; the unintended effects were increased opioid use and increased disease-related healthcare costs.
