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Revisiting Conclusions on the Empiric Segmentation of High-risk PatientsThe authors provide feedback on generalizations made regarding interventions for high-risk populations in previous research.
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Contributor: The Diabetes Vendor Resource Guide—A Useful Directory for EmployersEmployees living with diabetes often face unique challenges, such as managing blood sugar levels, balancing medication, and preventing complications, all while maintaining their professional responsibilities. This condition can lead to increased absenteeism, reduced productivity, and rising health care costs.
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The Benefits of Lp(a) Testing in the Absence of Lp(a)-Lowering TherapiesExperts discuss how lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) testing, even without targeted Lp(a)-lowering therapies, can enhance overall cardiovascular risk assessment and potentially influence the management of other risk factors.
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Interventional Analytics in Skilled Nursing Facilities Associated With Reduced ReadmissionsA retrospective analysis of 30-day risk-adjusted readmission rates among skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) between 2017 and 2022 compared those that had implemented an interventional analytics platform and other SNFs.
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Potential Impact of Hospital at Home on Postoperative ReadmissionsMany postoperative readmissions are amenable to diversion to a hospital at home program for surgical patients, representing an opportunity to generate revenue and improve patient experience.
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Incentivizing Data Sharing Among Health Plans, Hospitals, and Providers to Improve QualityHealth plans can gain efficiencies and improve quality by connecting to health information networks and incentivizing hospital and provider participation as part of pay-for-performance programs.
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Future Considerations for Friedreich AtaxiaSub Subramony, M.D., discusses strategies to enhance support for patients with Friedreich ataxia in clinical settings and the broader community, along with his aspirations for future research aimed at addressing unmet needs in treatment and patient support.
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High-Intensity Home-Based Rehabilitation in a Medicare Accountable Care OrganizationHigh-intensity home-based rehabilitation (HIHR) may substitute for facility-based postacute rehabilitation. Patients in HIHR had better functional outcomes at lower costs than patients in facility-based care.
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Addressing Social Determinants of Health Improves Dermatologic Care in Underserved PopulationsRebecca Vasquez, MD, FAAD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, emphasizes the necessity of addressing social determinants to improve dermatological care and access for underserved populations.
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Where Have All the Doctors Gone? Medicare Physician Payment Cuts Threaten Patient Access to Quality CareThe author calls on Congress to address reimbursement shortfalls that are contributing to a growing physician shortage, with rural areas the hardest hit.
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Zongertinib Shows Benefit Across Subgroups in HER2-Mutated NSCLC: John Heymach, MD, PhDZongertinib shows promise for treating HER2-mutant non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with significant activity against brain metastases and low interstitial lung disease risk, explains John Heymach, MD, PhD.
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Better Data Is Needed to Tackle Health EquityThe US federal government is finally updating its standards for reporting data on race and ethnicity – and it’s an urgently needed chance to enable a national overview of crucial data on health inequities
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Cost-Effectiveness of the MiniMed 780G System for Type 1 DiabetesA new technology for management of diabetes is cost-effective for patients in the US with type 1 diabetes compared with traditional treatments.
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AJMC Roundtable: Evaluating the Management of Cancer Immunotherapy (CIT)Stuart Genschaw, MBA, discusses how his practice approaches cancer immunotherapy (CIT) management and the potential future pathways of care.
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Unmet Needs in the Treatment of Wet AMDNicholas G. Anderson, MD; Philip Niles, MD, MBA; Kevin U. Stephens, Sr., JD, MD; and Jim Kenney, RPh, MBA, provide insight on unmet needs and future directions for the treatment of wet AMD and DME.
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Putting Patients First and Engaging the Entire Care Team: Beau Raymond, MDBeau Raymond, MD, elaborates on what successful patient-centered care entails, highlighting the role of patients to not only judge the success of their own care but also help guide clinicians as they pursue their personal care goals.
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Measuring Continuity of Care for Diabetes: Which Visits to Include?This study examined how inclusion of different provider specialties affected Continuity of Care Index values, year-to-year stability, and association with emergency department visits.
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Effects of Individualized Nurse-Led Care Plans on Olaparib Treatment DurationA nurse-led personalized care program conducted through a specialty pharmacy prolonged medication persistence among patients with cancer receiving olaparib.
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HIV Self-Testing Clinical Trial Results Prove Feasibility in ApplicationLynae Darbes, PhD, discusses what her research results mean when it comes to implementation of self-testing and counselling for couples vulnerable for HIV.
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Health Insurance, Blood Cancer Care, and Outcomes: A Literature Reviewdoi: 10.37765/ajmc.2021.88733
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Association of Co-pay Elimination With Medication Adherence and Total CostThis study evaluated cost and utilization attributed to members enrolled in a health care program with no pharmacy co-pay. Health care savings were identified in addition to medication adherence improvements.
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Mobile Health Clinic: Lessons Learned Building Partnerships Across Health SystemsEstablishing mobile health clinics in rural settings requires collaboration across health systems by aligning missions, building infrastructure to support research, and demonstrating proof of concept.
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Older Adults’ Perspectives on Emergency Department Costs During COVID-19Most older US adults have concerns about emergency department visit affordability. Lower income, being uninsured, poor or fair physical/mental health, and younger age were associated with increased concerns.
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Discharge Prescribing and Subsequent Opioid Use After Traumatic Musculoskeletal InjuryThe authors use surgical resident assignment as an instrumental variable for discharge opioid prescribing and estimate the impact of discharge opioid supply on subsequent use.
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The Impact of HDHPs on Service Use and Spending for Substance Use DisordersOffering a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) led to a 6.6% reduction in the probability of using substance use disorder services and a shift in spending from the plan to the enrollee.
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Final Thoughts on Bispecifics in B-Cell Lymphomas From ASH 2024Panelists share their final thoughts on bispecific therapies in B-cell lymphomas based on insights from the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition 2024.
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Primary Care Transformation: A Team-Based Care ModelThis article presents a descriptive review of a team-based care transformation model in a large primary care network, including core staffing, process improvement, and extended care teams.
