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Economic Evaluation of an Internet-Based Weight Management ProgramAn Internet-based weight management program provides a cost-effective alternative for weight management.
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CMS Practice Assessment Tool Validity for Alternative Payment ModelsUsing data from 632 primary care practices, the authors show that the CMS Practice Assessment Tool has adequate predictive validity for participation in alternative payment models.
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When Quality Fails Patients: Finding the Best in Diabetes CareAuthors from the Mayo Clinic discuss situational goals in diabetes care, because quality targets enforced too strictly may harm patients who are working hard to manage their disease.
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Everolimus in Elderly Hormone-Receptor-Positive Advanced Breast Cancer PatientsLETTER TO THE EDITOR.
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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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Preliminary Treatment Considerations Among Men With Newly Diagnosed Prostate CancerIn a survey of local-stage prostate cancer patients, preference for prostatectomy was influenced by perceptions of its efficacy and personal burden versus nonsurgical options.
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Cost Sharing, Adherence, and Health Outcomes in Patients With DiabetesHigher cost-sharing levels reduced adherence to antidiabetic medications in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Ezetimibe 5 and 10 mg for Lowering LDL-C: Potential Billion-Dollar Savings With Improved TolerabilityThis retrospective study strongly suggests that splitting a 10-mg ezetimibe tablet yields a 5-mg dose that is clinically equivalent to the 10-mg dose.
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Comorbidities and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Older Breast Cancer SurvivorsEffective management of the comorbidities of diabetes and hypertension may increase survival in older breast cancer survivors.
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Emergency Department Nonurgent Visits in Iran: Prevalence and Associated FactorsInappropriate use of emergency department resources in Iran is a frequent problem that calls for effective approaches and interventions.
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Primary Care Physicians' Views of Medicare Part DPrimary care physicians have mixed views of prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D.
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Measuring Quality in the Early Years of Health Insurance ExchangesThis article recommends quality measures for exchange health plans and strategies to increase the availability of quality results for public reporting.
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Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy at Large Veterans Administration Medical CenterOutpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy was successfully delivered in our facility despite significant comorbidity and geographic limitations.
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Breast Cancer Multigene Testing Trends and Impact on Chemotherapy UseA multigene test for breast cancer recurrence risk was used in a minority of eligible patients, yet was associated with a decrease in chemotherapy use.
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Changes in Electronic Notification Volume and Primary Care Provider BurnoutPrimary care provider burnout was analyzed before and after a national initiative to optimize the electronic health record inbox notification system at the Veterans Health Administration.
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Late Diagnosis of Hepatitis C Virus Infection, 2014-2016: Continuing Missed Intervention OpportunitiesLate hepatitis C virus infection diagnosis points to a need for earlier screening and treatment before the onset of severe liver disease leading to high cost and diminished outcomes.
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Alternative Measures of Electronic Health Record Adoption Among HospitalsThis study analyzes various pathways toward hospital adoption of electronic health records and explores relationships among various electronic health record function variables.
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Depression Care Following Psychiatric Hospitalization in the Veterans Health AdministrationDifferent patient characteristics predict adequate antidepressant treatment after hospitalization, received by 58.7% of patients, versus adequate psychotherapy, received by 12.9% of patients.
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Determinants of Diagnostic Imaging Utilization in Primary CareWe examine and quantify patient and physician factors that affect the utilization of outpatient imaging by primary care physicians caring for adult patients.
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The Revolving Door Penalty: Is It a Matter of Time?The revolving door of readmissions keeps spinning for patients who report symptoms of shortness of breath.
