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Adaptation of an Asthma Management Program to a Small ClinicThe authors adapted a successful large-scale, specialist-run asthma management program to an existing multi-specialty clinic utilizing existing resources and achieving similar outcomes.
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Decision Aids for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Prostate CancerImplementing patient decision aids was associated with lower rates of elective surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia and of active treatment for localized prostate cancer.
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Are Obese Patients Assisted in Losing Weight?In obese patients, we assessed the lack of advice to lose weight and its association with cardiovascular risk using the REGICOR chart (adaption of Framingham).
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Patient-Centered Communication and Outcomes in Heart FailureAmong community patients living with heart failure, excellent and good patient-centered communication was associated with a reduced risk of death.
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Health Technology Assessment and Private Payers's Coverage of Personalized MedicineA study of major US private payers showed an important role and considerable shortcomings of external health technology assessment in coverage decisions on personalized medicine.
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Effects of an Enhanced Primary Care Program on Diabetes OutcomesAn insurance company—sponsored enhanced primary care program had little effect on selected outcomes for low-income patients with diabetes.
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Self-Reported Health and Functional Status Information Improves Prediction of Inpatient Admissions and CostsAmong a Medicare population, use of 3 self-reported health items improves predicted inpatient admissions and healthcare costs when used with risk-prediction model.
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Initial Experience With a First-to-Market Member Accountability-Based Insurance ProductA new insurance product based on principles of member and purchaser accountability was adopted rapidly and resulted in several health improvements.
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Adherence to Osteoporosis Medications After Patient and Physician Brief Education: Post Hoc Analysis of a Randomized Controlled TrialPost hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial found that a 1-session educational intervention targeted at patients and primary care physicians did not improve osteoporosis medication adherence.
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Factors Associated With Primary Hip Arthroplasty After Hip FracturePatient, clinical, and hospital factors were associated with receiving primary hip arthroplasty versus no surgery after hip fracture in the United States.
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Electronic Consults for Improving Specialty Care Access for VeteransThe combination of electronic consultations and active triage of specialty care consults effectively reduces wait times for outpatient clinics.
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Countywide Physician Organization Learning Collaborative and Changes in Hospitalization RatesThe University of Best Practices physician organization learning collaborative in San Diego County was associated with lower hospitalization rates for heart attacks.
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Practical Insights on the Changing Spectrum of Biologic Agents for the Treatment of Patients With Psoriatic DiseaseJerry Bagel, MD, director of the Psoriasis Treatment Center of New Jersey, sheds light on the clinical utility of newer classes of biologic agents in the management of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
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A Strategy to Promote Population-Wide Life Satisfaction While Advancing EquityThe authors used health care claims and survey data to identify a strategy that might promote life satisfaction while advancing equity in an insured population.
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CHAPTER 2. Clinical Nutrition Guideline for Overweight and Obese Adults With Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) or Prediabetes, or Those at High Risk for Developing T2DFrom the Adult Diabetes and Clinical Research sections, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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LDL Cholesterol Response and Statin Adherence Among High-Risk Patients Initiating TreatmentNonadherence is common among high-risk patients initiating statins and is associated with suboptimal low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reduction. LDL-C should be monitored to identify suboptimal response and medication nonadherence.
