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Opportunities to Improve the Value of Outpatient Surgical CareOutpatient surgeries in the United States account for roughly 7% of annual healthcare expenditures. To exploit substantial opportunities to improve the value of outpatient surgical care, the authors composed an evidence-based care delivery composite for national discussion and pilot testing.
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Association Between Different Types of Social Support and Medication AdherenceMedication adherence is most closely associated with emotional and practical support.
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Two-Year Adherence and Costs for Biologic Therapy for Rheumatoid ArthritisAdherence to newly initiated biologic therapy for rheumatoid arthritis is important for long-term adherence.
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The Impact of Hospice Preferred Practices at the End of LifeIdentifying simple practices that hospices can implement to contribute to fewer future patient hospitalizations can not only save on hospitalization costs, but also benefit patient quality of life.
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Cost-Effectiveness of Collaborative Care for Depression and PTSD in Military PersonnelCentrally assisted collaborative telecare is a cost-effective strategy relative to usual care for treating posttraumatic stress disorder and depression in the Military Health System.
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Roles of Prices, Poverty, and Health in Medicare and Private Spending in TexasVariation in private spending reflects the ability of the local population to pay for healthcare, whereas variation in Medicare is more driven by health status.
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Patients' Views on Price Shopping and Price TransparencyThe authors interviewed patients with access to a price transparency website. Despite a positive opinion of price shopping in theory, respondents reported barriers to doing so in reality.
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Learning About Oncologist—Patient Communications by Speaking Directly With EachThe importance of doctor-patient communication is well established. Focus groups conducted with patients and oncologists help unravel why gaps exists and how to customize strategies for improvement.
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Accountable Care Organizations: A Model for the FutureThis manuscript describes a structural alternative that builds upon the vision of the ACO, positions it centrally in the healthcare experience, and overcomes current limitations in delivering care.
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Improving Adherence to Cardiovascular Disease Medications With Information TechnologyImproving adherence to long-term medication therapy remains a challenge. Health information technology interventions that leverage electronic medical records are promising, low-cost approaches for increasing adherence.
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Can Managed Care Organizations Partner With Manufacturers for Comparative Effectiveness Research?Two case studies examine the benefits of manufacturers and managed care organizations partnering in pragmatic or practical clinical trials to generate real-world evidence.
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Deaths Among Opioid Users: Impact of Potential Inappropriate Prescribing PracticesInappropriate prescribing practices of opioids are a major risk factor for mortality among opioid users in the Georgia Medicaid population, although risk is lower in managed Medicaid.
