Timothy P. Hofer, MD, MSc

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May 4th 2022

Evaluating Alternative Methods of Comparing Antihypertensive Treatment Intensity

Carole E. Aubert, MD, MSc Chiao-Li Chan, MSW Samuel W. Terman, MD, MS Timothy P. Hofer, MD, MSc Jin-Kyung Ha, PhD William C. Cushman, MD Jeremy Sussman, MD, MS Lillian Min, MD, MSHS

Medication dose captures modification of hypertension treatment intensity more precisely than medication count, and this measure should be preferred in studies that aim to improve hypertension management.

December 14th 2018

Mixed Messages to Consumers From Medicare: Hospital Compare Grades Versus Value-Based Payment Penalty

Jennifer Meddings, MD, MSc Shawna N. Smith, PhD Timothy P. Hofer, MD, MSc Mary A.M. Rogers, PhD, MS Laura Petersen, MHSA Laurence F. McMahon Jr, MD, MPH

Many hospitals penalized for readmissions were given readmission grades of “no different” or “better” than the national rate on the Hospital Compare website.

June 15th 2009

Treatment Decisions for Complex Patients: Differences Between Primary Care Physicians and Midlevel Providers

Usha Subramanian, MD, MS Eve A. Kerr, MD, MPH Mandi L. Klamerus, MPH Brian J. Zikmund-Fisher, PhD Robert G. Holleman, MPH Timothy P. Hofer, MD, MSc

Midlevel providers were significantly less likely than physicians to change blood pressure (BP) treatment for complex diabetic patients presenting with elevated BP at a single visit.

November 1st 2003

Use of Critical Pathways to Improve Efficiency: A Cautionary Tale

Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH Timothy P. Hofer, MD, MSc Judith S. Rose, MS Samuel R. Kaufman, MA Laurence F. McMahon Jr, MD, MPH