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EMR-Based Medication Adherence Metric Markedly Enhances Identification of Nonadherent PatientsIntegration of written-prescription data into medication adherence measures doubled the number of patients identified as nonadherent and improved prediction of follow-up LDL cholesterol.
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Implications of DRG Classification in a Bundled Payment Initiative for COPDDiagnosis-related group coding determines eligibility for many Medicare bundled payment initiatives. This approach excluded many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease likely to benefit while including others without the disease.
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Gender Differences in Healthcare Utilization of Patients With DiabetesGender differences were found in healthcare utilization in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Germany, despite a high rate of enrollment in a disease management program.
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The Emerging Business Models and Value Proposition of Mobile Health ClinicsMobile health clinics represent promising vehicles through which high quality, cost-effective care can be delivered to patients, especially in underserved areas.
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Association Between Different Types of Social Support and Medication AdherenceMedication adherence is most closely associated with emotional and practical support.
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Meaningfully Engaging Patients in ACO Decision MakingThe authors describe a 3-step framework for how accountable care organizations (ACOs) can ensure that patients' needs, values, and preferences are incorporated into ACO governance decisions.
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The Impact of Patient-Centered Medical Homes on Safety Net ClinicsAdopting a patient-centered medical home model in safety net practices can effectively reduce emergency department use and increase the use of office visits among Medicaid patients.
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Changes in Hospital Admissions for Urgent Conditions During COVID-19 PandemicAdmission rates during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic were lower than in 2019 for acute medical conditions, suggesting that patients may be deferring necessary medical care.
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Measuring Concurrent Adherence to Multiple Related MedicationsThis study compares the performance of several definitions of concurrent adherence to related medications.
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Workers' Ties to Populations They Serve Help Bridge Gaps to Overcome Health DisparitiesDr Islam talked about how socioeconomic models are built to care for diabetic patients with diverse backgrounds.
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The Carrot or the Stick? Integrating Palliative Care Into Oncology PracticeAs cancer care moves to payment focused on improving value, payers are more often using regulation and incentive to improve the integration of palliative care into oncology practice.
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Provider Use and Expenditures by Cancer Treatment PhaseMore than 26% of cancer patients see CAM providers, primarily for musculoskeletal problems; use does not vary by treatment phase, and associated expenditures are low.
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Value-Based Insurance Design: Benefits Beyond Cost and UtilizationThe authors provide a framework to capture additional benefits that may result from VBID programs, extending beyond utilization and outcomes to productivity, engagement, and talent.
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Recommendations for the Role of Clinical Pathways in an Era of Personalized MedicineWe offer recommendations for the development and design of clinical pathways in an effort to establish a set of normative criteria that creates trust and transparency.
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Community Navigators Reduce Hospital Utilization in Super-UtilizersSuper-utilizers place a significant clinical and financial burden on the healthcare system. The authors investigated the effectiveness of community navigators in reducing hospital utilization and costs.
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Variation in the Cost of Medications for the Treatment of Colorectal CancerUsing data from a nationwide registry, this study revealed significant variation in the use and cost of contemporary regimens for colorectal cancer.
