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The Wider Public Health Value of HCV Treatment Accrued by Liver Transplant RecipientsAdvances in treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) have the potential to generate considerable spillover benefits to patients awaiting transplants, especially among those with non—HCV-mediated liver failure.
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Impact of Hepatitis C Virus and Insurance Coverage on MortalityThe Medicaid population has significantly higher hepatitis C virus (HCV) prevalence and mortality rates than patients with private insurance. These data must be considered when policy makers assess providing additional support to Medicaid programs for HCV elimination.
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The Utility of Cost Discussions Between Patients With Cancer and OncologistsMany patients with cancer desire cost discussions with doctors, but those discussions are rare. Nevertheless, cost discussions may lower patient costs-usually without altering treatment.
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Drivers of Excess Costs of Opioid Abuse Among a Commercially Insured PopulationThe healthcare burden of opioid abuse is substantial; abusers often have complex healthcare needs and may require care beyond that which is required to treat abuse.
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Higher 30-Day and 60-Day Readmissions Among Patients Who Refuse Post Acute Care ServicesAlthough patients who refuse post acute care services are relatively young, well educated, and healthy, they are twice as likely to have 30- and 60-day readmissions compared with acceptors of services.
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The National Oncology Working Group (NOW) Initiative: Payer and Provider Collaborations in Oncology Benefits ManagementThis article highlights the work of the National Oncology Working Group (NOW) Initiative.
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Thirty-Day Readmissions: Relationship to Physician Attending Type and Social ConnectednessThis study examined patient clinical and demographic characteristics, healthcare system factors, and patients’ experiences of care associated with 30-day readmissions in a hospital with a Pioneer Accountable Care Organization.
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Overdose Risk for Veterans Receiving Opioids From Multiple SourcesAmong veterans in Massachusetts, receipt of opioids from multiple sources, with or without benzodiazepines, was associated with worse opioid-related outcomes.
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Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Patterns Among US Patients With HIVIt is important to take into account individual complexities such as comorbidities and pill burden when selecting antiretroviral therapy regimens for individuals living with HIV.
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Effect of the Pay-for-Performance Program for Breast Cancer Care in TaiwanThe pay-for-performance program for breast cancer care had a positive impact on breast cancer outcome in Taiwan. Enrollees received better quality care and had better outcome.
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Value-Based Arrangements May Be More Prevalent Than AssumedWe surveyed biopharmaceutical manufacturers and payers to understand the prevalence and characteristics of value-based payment arrangements, as well as their implementation obstacles and success factors.
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Economic Burden of Hypoglycemia With Basal Insulin in Type 2 DiabetesHypoglycemia after basal insulin initiation is associated with high clinical and economic burden that precedes insulin initiation and persists during 1 to 2 years of follow-up.
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Ambulatory Care–Sensitive Emergency Visits Among Patients With Medical Home AccessPatients often self-refer to the emergency department (ED) for management of an ambulatory care–sensitive condition, and the ED may be the most appropriate care location.
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Pediatric Codeine Prescriptions in Outpatient and Inpatient Settings in KoreaCodeine was frequently prescribed for children in Korea despite the actions taken to restrict its use in that age group in Korea and other countries.
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Diabetes Disease Management in Medicare Advantage Reduces Hospitalizations and CostsA disease management program for Medicare Advantage patients with diabetes and coronary artery disease resulted in significantly reduced hospital admissions and total healthcare costs.
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Effectiveness of Enhanced Primary Care on Preventive Health ServicesThis natural experiment compared rates of indicated preventive care for low-income Hispanic patients enrolled in an enhanced primary care program with those of patients receiving usual care.
