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Variation in Implementation and Use of Computerized Clinical Reminders in an Integrated Healthcare System

Disparities in Antidepressant Adherence in Primary Care: Report From Israel

Patient characteristics such as psychiatric diagnosis were associated with variations in adherence, although physician characteristics were not.

Bundled Payment: Practice Savior or Killer?

As payment reform models continue to evolve, practitioners must determine which strategy makes the most sense for their practice. Although the idea behind bundled payments may be worth considering, there are some concerns that this system could causes disruptions in oncology practices.

Adherence to Osteoporosis Medications After Patient and Physician Brief Education: Post Hoc Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial

Post 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.

Postdischarge Telephone Calls by Hospitalists as a Transitional Care Strategy

Treating hospitalists effectively identify and efficiently address early postdischarge problems through a single, brief telephone encounter.

In Vitro and Skin Testing for Allergy: Comparable Clinical Utility and Costs

Precision Oncology: Why Payers Should Initiate CGP Coverage Now!

Precision oncology, or the clinically and financially efficient use of genomically matched treatments and clinical trials, is evolving as a potentially important starting point for cancer care within successful alternative payment models.

Patient-Centered Teamwork in Care Transitions

Physician-led patient care teams have the potential to impact care transitions to prevent fragmentation of care, and ensure seamless care delivery.

Reduction in Use of Healthcare Services With Combination Sulfonylurea and Rosiglitazone: Findings From the Rosiglitazone Early vs SULfonylurea Titration (RESULT) Study

Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition in Acute Care Settings

Costs of Providing Antiplatelet Medication for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Patients

An insurance benefit that provides percutaneous coronary intervention patients with a discharge supply of antiplatelet medication could result in cost savings for insurers.

Comparative Effectiveness of Early Natalizumab Treatment in JC Virus-Negative Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

We estimated the long-term risks and benefits of disease modifying therapies. Benefits were favored by natalizumab with minimal increased risks in the negative anti-JC virus population.

Effect of Emergency Department Crowding on Pneumonia Admission Care Components

Multivariate analyses associate increased emergency department volume with delayed nursing-dependent care for patients with pneumonia, despite high ratios of nurses to patients.

Adherence to β-blocker Therapy Under Drug Cost-sharing in Patients With and Without Acute Myocardial Infarction

Does Concordance Between Data Sources Vary by Medical Organization Type?

Treatment of Osteoporosis

Biochemical Markers in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis

Assessing the Impact of an Integrated Care System on the Healthcare Expenditures of Children With Special Healthcare Needs

This study analyzes the effect of a managed care program on Medicaid expenditures for children with special healthcare needs using a quasi-experimental design.

Healthcare Disparities and Models for Change

Addressing Cost Barriers to Medications: A Survey of Patients Requesting Financial Assistance

Patients are receptive to diverse strategies to screen for cost barriers but want participatory decision making to address cost-efficacy tradeoffs.

Childhood Immunizations: Beyond HEDIS

A Transitional Care Model for Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome

This study suggests that the Bridging the Discharge Gap Effectively (BRIDGE) program can help decrease the number of hospital readmissions in patients with acute coronary syndrome that cause unnecessary and substantial healthcare systems costs.

The Importance of Recognizing Patients' Time as a Cost of Self-Management

Role of Pharmaceuticals in Value-Based Healthcare: A Framework for Success

A framework for the role of pharmaceuticals in value-based healthcare, practical examples from organizations that have made the transition, and implementation considerations.

Persistence With Biologic Therapies in the Medicare Coverage Gap

For patients who reached the Medicare Part D coverage gap, discontinuation was more likely for patients taking osteoporosis medication.

Understanding the Social Risk Factor Adjustment’s Effect on Star Ratings

This article examines how CMS’ adjustment for social risk factors affects the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings and the type of contracts affected by the adjustment.