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Outcome Measures for Oncology Alternative Payment Models: Practical Considerations and RecommendationsThis review presents a set of evidence-based outcome measures for oncology alternative payment models, drawing on evidence from existing and proposed quality measures.
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Multilevel Predictors of Colorectal Cancer Screening Use in CaliforniaWe studied contextual factors and found that locality, availability of primary care, and HMO membership influenced use of colorectal cancer screening in California.
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Using Simulation to Identify and Resolve Threats to Patient SafetyThe same simulation methodology used in the aviation industry was able to uncover latent environmental threats to patient safety.
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Modes of Delivery for Interventions to Improve Cardiovascular Medication AdherenceIn this review of randomized controlled trials designed to improve adherence to cardiovascular medications, electronic interventions and in-person, pharmacy-based interventions showed the highest success rates.
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Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Initiating Intravenous Paclitaxel/nab-PaclitaxelWe examine the incidence and impact of chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy on clinical and economic outcomes in women with metastatic breast cancer initiating intravenous paclitaxel/nab-paclitaxel.
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Outpatient-Shopping Behavior and Survival Rates in Newly Diagnosed Cancer PatientsHigher incomes, higher comorbidity scores, and more advanced cancer were associated with outpatient-shopping behavior in Taiwanese patients.
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Hydroxychloroquine Ineffective in Treating Hand Osteoarthritis Compared With PlaceboHydroxychloroquine (HCQ) showed no signs of effectiveness when compared with a placebo with an indication to relieve moderate to severe hand pain and radiographic osteoarthritis, according to a randomized trial published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Patients With Diabetes in Pay-for-Performance Programs Have Better Physician Continuity of Care and SurvivalPatients with diabetes who participate in a pay-for-performance program had higher continuity of care index (COCI) scores, and those with high COCI scores had higher survival rates.
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A Restricted Look at CRC Screening: Not Considering Annual Stool Testing as an OptionThis is a letter clarifying some points in an article published in the February 2016 issue of AJMC by Berger et al on colorectal cancer screening guidelines.
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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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Impact of a National Specialty E-Consultation Implementation Project on AccessE-consult implementation grew from 12 to 122 VHA sites with multiple specialties. The adjusted e-consult rate of 1.93/100 consults saved significant patient travel miles and costs.
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Insurance Impact on Nonurgent and Primary Care-Sensitive Emergency Department UseThe authors analyzed the association of insurance coverage and likelihood of an ED visit being nonurgent or primary care—sensitive based on an ED classification algorithm.
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Economic Implications of Weight Change in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes MellitusModest weight loss (>3%) among metformin-treated patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus was associated with decreased costs, lower resource utilization, and lower rates of treatment discontinuation.
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Maternal Mental Health and Infant Mortality for Healthy-Weight InfantsTo address infant mortality, focusing only on babies who were born prematurely or with a low birth weight will be missing an attention-worthy segment of the population.
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Comprehension and Choice of a Consumer-Directed Health Plan: An Experimental StudyThis study highlights the difficulty many consumers have in understanding comparative plan information. It also suggests that presentation strategies may help consumers understand choices better.
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Referrals and the PCMH: How Well Do We Know Our Neighborhood?A descriptive analysis of specialty referral patterns in an academic, internal medicine patient-centered medical home (PCMH).
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A Multiattribute Decision Model for Bipolar Disorder: Identification of Preferred Mood-Stabilizing MedicationsThis research develops a multiattribute decision model to aid in the selection of preferred mood-stabilizing agents for the treatment of bipolar disorder.
