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Cost-effectiveness Evaluation of a Home Blood Pressure Monitoring ProgramA technology-based, pharmacist-run home blood pressure monitoring program improves health outcomes by investing $20.50 per mm Hg systolic blood pressure lowered and $3300 per life-year gained.
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Prevalence, Effectiveness, and Characteristics of Pharmacy-Based Medication Synchronization ProgramsThis study evaluates the prevalence, structure, and key features of pharmacy-based programs to synchronize prescription fill dates, about which, little is known.
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The Impact of Kaua'i Care Transition Intervention on Hospital Readmission RatesBy enrolling selected high-risk elderly patients into the intervention, then empowering and educating them, this study successfully reduced hospital readmission rates.
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COPD Exacerbation Costs in the IMPACT Study: A Within-Trial AnalysisTreatment with fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol (FF/UMEC/VI) compared with FF/VI or UMEC/VI reduced exacerbation-related costs associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the US healthcare system.
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Meeting the Measure: Improving ADHD Care in the Medical HomeQuality improvement methodology was implemented to ensure that patients receiving medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) returned for an appointment within 30 days of initiating medication.
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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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Cost of Home vs Clinic Administration of Paclitaxel in Metastatic Breast CancerHome administration of oral paclitaxel and encequidar is associated with potential cost savings for payers compared with clinic administration of intravenous chemotherapy in metastatic breast cancer patients.
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Inefficiencies in Osteoarthritis and Chronic Low Back Pain ManagementThis study identified inefficiencies in drug and medical service utilization related to pain management among Medicare members with osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain.
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Spending Variation Among ACOs in the Medicare Shared Savings ProgramAnalysis of spending differences among accountable care organizations (ACOs) may help identify cost savings opportunities. We examined the magnitude and sources of spending variation among ACOs over 4 years.
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Identifying Groups of Nonparticipants in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus EducationThis study describes reasons for nonparticipation in type 2 diabetes mellitus education and identifies typical subgroups of nonparticipants in order to improve recruitment strategies.
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Patient-Initiated E-mails to Providers: Associations With Out-of-Pocket Visit Costs, and Impact on Care-Seeking and HealthPatients with higher out-of-pocket visit costs, such as co-payments and deductibles, initiated provider contact by e-mail more often. Patients report that e-mailing changed their care-seeking behaviors and improved overall health.
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High-Touch Care Leads to Better Outcomes and Lower Costs in a Senior PopulationEvaluating the impact of a high-touch primary care model among a Medicare Advantage population in comparison with a standard practice–based model. Check out our website’s new table/figure pop-up feature! Click on the name of a table or figure in the text to see it in your browser.
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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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Developing a Composite Weighted Quality Metric to Reflect the Total Benefit Conferred by a Health PlanThe authors developed a weighted quality measure to reflect the total health benefit conferred by a health plan annually to its members.
