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Preventing Anthracycline-Related Late Cardiac Effects in Childhood Cancer SurvivorsIn the United States, where 1 in 680 people between 20 and 50 years old are survivors of childhood cancer, the impact of long-term health consequences is a cause for concern, and even more so because this population is increasing.
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Optimal Management of Diabetes Among Overweight and Obese AdultsThis study explores potential weight-related disparities in the quality of care for adults with diabetes in a large health plan according to recommended quality indicators.
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Comprehensive Health Management Pharmacist-Delivered Model: Impact on Healthcare Utilization and CostsPharmacist-provided comprehensive medication management led to a significant difference in emergency department visits and a cost savings of $2.10 to $2.60 for every $1.00 spent relative to a comparator group.
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Hepatitis B Virus Infection Testing and Prevalence Among Asian and Pacific IslandersWe examined the effect of country of origin on HBV testing and chronic HBV infection prevalence among APIs using data from Kaiser Permanente Hawaii.
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Treatment Barriers Among Younger and Older Socioeconomically Disadvantaged SmokersA conceptual framework was used to examine the influence of healthcare provider and psychosocial barriers on treatment utilization among younger and older socioeconomically disadvantaged smokers.
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Healthcare System Effects of Pay-for-Performance for Smoking Status DocumentationA payer-sponsored pay-for-performance incentive for smoking status documentation prompted implementation of a systemwide electronic reminder and improved documentation among all healthcare system patients.
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Beyond Satisfaction Scores: Exploring Emotionally Adverse Patient ExperiencesThis study explores the causes of emotionally adverse patient experiences in cancer care and presents a taxonomy for analyzing free-text patient data.
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Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation: Impact of Mental IllnessAtrial fibrillation patients with mental health conditions are less likely to be eligible for warfarin receipt, and those who are eligible receive warfarin at lower rates.
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Collaborative DTM Reduces Hospitalization and Healthcare Costs in Patients With Diabetes Treated With PolypharmacyDrug therapy management implementation in 2 health plans resulted in significant cost savings and modest to significant reductions in emergency department visits and inpatient admissions among patients with diabetes.
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Does Machine Learning Improve Prediction of VA Primary Care Reliance?Machine learning models, used to predict future use of primary care services from the Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System, did not outperform traditional regression models.
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Assessing the Accuracy of Drug Profiles in an Electronic Medical Record System of a Washington State HospitalA medication reconciliation program is associated with a high rate of perfectly accurate drug profiles and may assist in reducing adverse drug events.
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Value of Primary Care Diabetes Management: Long-Term Cost ImpactsGeisinger's all-or-none diabetes bundled system of care implemented in routine primary care settings was associated with sustained long-term total cost savings.
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Evaluation of Electronic Medical Record Administrative Data Linked Database (EMRALD)The combination of electronic medical record data and administrative data provides the fullest picture of patient health histories.
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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 Financial Impact of Team-Based Care on Primary CareAlthough team-based care improved cardiovascular disease risk factors, it had a negative financial impact on a primary care practice.
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Use of Web-Based Shared Medical Records Among Patients With HIVUse of online shared records was higher among HIV patients who had indicators of recent increases in healthcare needs and lower among several vulnerable populations.
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Predictive Index for 90-Day Postoperative Outcomes Following Gynecologic SurgeryIncreasing LACE+ index score is a significant predictor of greater risk of unplanned readmission, emergency department visits, and reoperation after gynecologic surgery.
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Technology-Driven Intervention to Improve Hypertension Outcomes in Community Health CentersHealth information technology that is implemented as part of a multifaceted quality improvement initiative can lead to improvements in hypertension care and outcomes.
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Functional Status and Readmissions in Unilateral Hip FracturesFunctional status is an important predictor of an acute care readmission in patients who have had a unilateral hip fracture.
