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Patient Value Co-creation Behavior Scale Based on the DART ModelThis study aimed to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of a scale measuring patient value co-creation behavior based on the DART (Dialogue, Access, Risk assessment, Transparency) model.
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Quality of Life Disparities Persist in R/R Multiple Myeloma Despite Universal Health Care: Francesco Sparano, MScPatients with relapsed/refractory myeloma from lower socioeconomic groups face worse quality of life, even in countries with universal health care, according to Francesco Sparano, MSc, of the Italian-based GIMEMA Foundation.
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Combined Effect of Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Semaglutide: Analysis of Administrative ClaimsClaims data reveal larger hemoglobin A1c decreases in people with type 2 diabetes who use continuous glucose monitoring and semaglutide compared with semaglutide alone.
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Primary Care Case Conferences to Mitigate Social Determinants of Health: A Case Study From One FQHC SystemThis article describes perceived benefits, facilitators, and challenges of conducting interprofessional team case conferences in primary care settings to address patients’ complex social needs.
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Unfulfilled Home Health Referrals Lead to Higher Mortality Among Medicare Advantage MembersMedicare Advantage members referred to home health after acute hospitalization who did not receive home health services had higher mortality at 30, 90, and 180 days.
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Future Directions and Research Priorities in BTKi Treatment ApproachesPanelists discuss how challenges in implementing emerging Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi) regimens for treatment-naive patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) may include issues related to access, cost, and patient adherence, and highlight the need for ongoing research and collaboration to optimize BTKi use and improve patient outcomes in both diseases.
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Mental Health Awareness: Transforming Workplace Support and EngagementExplore how employers enhance workplace mental health by fostering a culture of support and engagement, focusing on holistic well-being strategies in this interview with Jim Kinville, MA, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
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Stakeholder Insights on rtCGM in T2D Population Health ManagementLeading payer and health system stakeholders reviewed literature and shared insights on the value of real-time continuous glucose monitoring (rtCGM) in type 2 diabetes (T2D) population health.
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Predictors of and Barriers to Receipt of Advance Premium Tax CreditsFew eligible individuals apply for the Advance Premium Tax Credit due to knowledge barriers. Additionally, specific sociodemographic characteristics appear to predict applying status.
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Medical Home Visit Programs During COVID-19 State of EmergencyThis report highlights the unique challenges faced by home health programs in addition to discussing how technology and policy changes have helped the elderly homebound during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Contributor: Medicare Policy Proposal Jeopardizes Care for Those on DialysisCEOs of 3 kidney care organizations explain flaws in CMS' recent reimbursement proposal.
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High-Need Beneficiary Enrollment Patterns in Medicare Advantage and Traditional MedicareAccounting for 32% of all Medicare enrollees in 2019, high-need beneficiaries were more likely to be in traditional Medicare than Medicare Advantage.
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Preferences for and Experiences With Pill Appearance Changes: National Surveys of Patients and PharmacistsChanges in generic drug appearance occur often. Patients’ and pharmacists’ responses to those changes vary, with some patients stopping their medication or using it less.
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Balancing Efficacy, Safety, and Lifestyle in Psoriasis Therapy: Steven Daveluy, MDShared decision-making helps dermatologists align treatment plans with patient needs, improving adherence and outcomes.
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Hospital Performance in a Statewide Commercial Insurer Episode-Based Incentive ProgramSome hospitals were able to outperform others in a commercial insurer episode-based incentive program, but there was little evidence of global reductions in episode spending.
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Bleeds and Resource Use in Hemophilia B: Retrospective Observational StudyThis real-world US study describes individuals with hemophilia B who experience bleeds despite factor replacement therapy and quantifies the associated comorbidity and health care resource utilization burden.
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Contributor: In the Misdiagnosis of Menopause, What Needs to Change?Menopause symptoms are not being recognized, leading to misdiagnosis and improper treatment.
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COPD Treatment Ratio: A Measure for Improving COPD Population HealthThis article supports the use of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment ratio as a surrogate marker of COPD exacerbation risk for quality measurement purposes.
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Long-Term Consequences of ArrhythmiasExperts discuss the complex clinical and economic challenges of atrial fibrillation, emphasizing the need for personalized care that balances symptom management, stroke prevention, and risk factor control—while recent evidence on subclinical atrial fibrillation highlights the limitations of widespread anticoagulation, reinforcing the importance of targeted, value-based strategies for optimal outcomes.
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Teamwork Enhances Patient Experience: Linking TEAM and Net Promoter ScoresIn 1386 providers, better teamwork related to higher patient Net Promoter Score (NPS), and the relationship between provider experience and NPS was mediated by teamwork.
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Switching to Biosimilars for the Management of PsoriasisAn expert discusses how examining biosimilars in trials ensures safety, efficacy, and interchangeability, key for clinical adoption. The phase 3 study’s week 52 results confirmed consistent pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and safety. As confidence grows, biosimilars will expand treatment access for psoriasis patients.
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Breaking Barriers, Fostering Collaboration at AACR Annual Meeting 2025Program chairs Lillian L. Siu, MD, FAACR, and Matthew G. Vander Heiden, MD, PhD, highlight the cross-disciplinary approach to cancer research and innovation being taken at this year's American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting.
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Hospital Participation in Medicare ACOs: No Change in Admission Practices and SpendingHospital accountable care organization (ACO) participation did not impact emergency department admission rates, length of stay, or costs, suggesting limited effectiveness in reducing spending for unplanned admissions and challenging hospital-led ACO cost-saving strategies.
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Access to Consultative Dermatologic Care via Physician-to-Physician Asynchronous Outpatient TeledermatologyDirect access of primary care physicians to dermatologists via asynchronous teledermatology improves a health system’s ability to increase patient access to dermatologic care.
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AI Is Not Going to Replace Doctors, It’s Going to Empower Them: Dr Mehmet OzDuring a visit to AtlantiCare, CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA, called for rural health systems to modernize IT infrastructure through the $50 billion Rural Transformation Fund, including through artificial intelligence (AI).
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FIBRONEER Trials Show Nerandomilast's Promise as New Treatment Option for IPF/PPF: Toby Maher, MD, PhDToby Maher, MD, PhD, professor of clinical medicine, Keck School of Medicine at USC, shares trial findings from the FIBRONEER-IPF (NCT05321069) and FIBRONEER-ILD (NCT05321082) studies on nerandomilast.
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Effective Implementation of Collaborative Care for Depression: What Is Needed?Factors most important for successful implementation of collaborative care for depression differ for patient activation versus achieving remission; both are critical to program success.
