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Use of an Open-Ended Question to Supplement a Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire in a Medical Residents' Clinic

Health Information Technology and Health System Redesign-The Quality Chasm Revisited

Initial experience with the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance indicates that large-scale prevention and disease control management programs make economic sense.

Should Managed Care Organizations Pay for Nicotine Replacement Therapy?

Improving Risk Stratification Among Veterans Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer: Impact of the 17-Gene Genomic Prostate Score Assay

Cost-Effectiveness of Laparoscopic Gastric Banding and Bypass for Morbid Obesity

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding and gastric bypass are cost-effective treatments for morbid obesity compared with no treatment.

A Novel Gastroretentive Formulation of Gabapentin for the Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia

Improving Antibiotic Stewardship: A Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial

The authors assessed the effect of provider education and clinical decision support (CDS) on antibiotic prescribing for acute sinusitis. Education and CDS improved antibiotic stewardship and changed diagnosis patterns.

Improving Laboratory Monitoring of Medications: An Economic Analysis Alongside a Clinical Trial

Although some interventions may enhance medication safety, an electronic medical record reminder to providers may not be an efficient use of resources.

Telemonitoring With Case Management for Seniors With Heart Failure

An Internet-based telehealth intervention for elderly heart failure patients found no discernible incremental impact on morbidity or mortality compared with case management alone.

Introducing Managed Care to the Medical School Curriculum: Effect on Student Attitudes

Gender Differences in Prescribing of Zolpidem in the Veterans Health Administration

We found inappropriate prescribing of zolpidem, in terms of both guideline-discordant dosage and coprescribing with benzodiazepines, with female veterans affected more than male veterans.

Medication Adherence Changes Following Value-Based Insurance Design

Value-based insurance design copayment reductions sustained medication adherence 2 years into policy implementation and were most effective in patients with poor adherence before policy implementation.

Effect of a Managed Care Disease Management Program on Diabetes Care

Processes and outcomes of diabetes care improved substantially over 6 years in a managed care health plan with a comprehensive diabetes disease management program.

Economic and Clinical Impact of Routine Weekend Catheterization Services

Weekend cardiac catheterization availability for inpatients reduced length of stay and maintained quality of care (no excess hazard for weekend cases), but costs were similar.

Reference-Based Pricing: An Evidence-Based Solution for Lab Services Shopping

Reference-based pricing combined with employer education and an online shopping tool significantly improved members' utilization of lab services at or below the reference price

Pharmacist Collaborative Management of Poorly Controlled Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Pharmacist management of poorly controlled diabetes mellitus in this randomized trial resulted in more patients decreasing their glycosylated hemoglobin level by at least 1.0%.

Cost Differential by Site of Service for Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy

The cost of care for patients receiving chemotherapy in community oncology clinics is lower than for comparable patients receiving chemotherapy in the hospital outpatient setting.

Impact of a Physician-Led Point of Care Medication Delivery System on Medication Adherence

A point of care medication delivery system improves medication adherence to cardiovascular medications without increasing costs.

Moving From A to Z: Successful Implementation of a Statin Switch Program by a Large Physician Group

This report shows that a successful, cost-effective statin switch program can be implemented by a large physician group via a centralized, collaborative process.

Part D Coverage Gap and Adherence to Diabetes Medications

The coverage gap in the Medicare Part D program has a significant negative impact on adherence to diabetes medications.

Gender Differences in Newly Separated Veterans’ Use of Healthcare

A survey of veterans leaving the military in 2016 found that women may be underserved by the Veterans Health Administration and may need housing assistance.

Managed Care Considerations in the Management of Hepatitis C Virus Infection

Leading the Way Against the Leading Preventable Cause of Death

Module 5: What's Next?

Antibiotic Prescribing for Respiratory Infections at Retail Clinics, Physician Practices, and Emergency Departments

There are concerns that retail clinics provide inferior quality of care. The authors found no difference in quality among retail clinics, physician offices, and emergency departments.

The Effect of Implementing a Care Coordination Program on Team Dynamics and the Patient Experience

A primary care redesign program embedding care coordinators into practices slightly improves the patient experience and does not disrupt team dynamics.

Recruiting Health Plan Members Receiving Pharmacotherapy Into Smoking Cessation Counseling

Treating and Managing Head Lice: The School Nurse Perspective