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Having a Consistent HIV Health Care Provider and HIV-Related Clinical OutcomesThe study examined the association of having a consistent HIV health care provider with related clinical outcomes, with an emphasis on a long-term physician-patient relationship.
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Cost-Effectiveness of Laparoscopic Gastric Banding and Bypass for Morbid ObesityLaparoscopic adjustable gastric banding and gastric bypass are cost-effective treatments for morbid obesity compared with no treatment.
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Evaluation of Electronic Medical Record Administrative Data Linked Database (EMRALD)The combination of electronic medical record data and administrative data provides the fullest picture of patient health histories.
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Development of a Multidisciplinary, Multicampus Subspecialty Practice in Endocrine CancersThe development of subspecialty tumor groups for uncommon malignancies represents an effective approach to building experience, increasing patient volumes and referrals, and fostering development of increased therapeutic options and clinical trials for patients afflicted with otherwise historically neglected cancers.
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The Association Among Medical Home Readiness, Quality, and Care of Vulnerable PatientsThe characteristics of patients who visit practices that are ready versus unready for the patient-centered medical home differ in important ways.
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Pharmacy's Changing Role as Cancer Care Transitions From Infused to Oral TherapiesThe advent of oral oncolytics has changed the pharmacy's role in patient care beyond compounding infusions. Pharmacy staff now routinely engage patients, assessing adherence and tolerance to therapy as well as helping them navigate prescription benefits.
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A Randomized Controlled Trial of Negative Co-Payments: The CHORD TrialThis study extends value-based insurance design concepts in testing the impact on blood pressure control of rewards that provided negative co-payments for blood pressure medication.
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Impact of a Scalable Care Transitions Program for Readmission AvoidanceThe 30-day readmission risk was reduced 25% by a collaborative program model employing discharge planning and telephonic follow-up for high-risk patients with CMS penalty diagnoses.
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Value-Based Health Insurance Design: How Much Does Socioeconomic Status Matter?Socioeconomic status may significantly influence enrollee response to value-based benefit design approaches. Evaluating the association of wage status with claims experience may yield actionable insights.
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Genetic Oncology Testing Is Complex, but Coverage and Reimbursement Don't Have to BeThe chief clinical officer of health plans and policy for Quest Diagnostics discusses how payers can assess the value of genetic testing in oncology.
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Cost of Biologic Treatment Persistence or Switching in Rheumatoid ArthritisPatients with rheumatoid arthritis who switched biologics incurred higher costs than patients who persisted on biologics. Etanercept appeared to be associated with the lowest costs.
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Improvement of Outpatient Quality Metrics in a Limited-Resource SettingThis study presents an example of a population health initiative in a limited-resource primary care setting that led to significant improvements in preventive care quality metrics in the context of major insurance payers.
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Mixed Messages to Consumers From Medicare: Hospital Compare Grades Versus Value-Based Payment PenaltyMany hospitals penalized for readmissions were given readmission grades of “no different” or “better” than the national rate on the Hospital Compare website.
