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Common Elements in Opioid Use Disorder Guidelines for Buprenorphine PrescribingThis article presents a synthesis of opioid use disorder guidelines and a framework to link them to claims data and recognize higher-quality practice, monitor outcomes, and individualize intervention.
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Improving HCV Cure Rates in HIV-Coinfected Patients - A Real-World PerspectiveThe authors examine real-world hepatitis C virus cure rates with direct-acting antivirals among patients coinfected with HIV.
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Managing Costs and Enhancing the Value of Oncology CareManagement of high and rising costs in oncology requires a multifaceted approach using both innovative strategies and pragmatic tools. In this article, we discuss several factors that influence the costs of oncology care.
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Comparing Spending Across Medicare ProgramsAs Medicare Advantage increasingly becomes the dominant form of Medicare coverage, Congress must improve transparency of programmatic costs and benefits to promote beneficiary choice.
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Benchmarking Health-Related Quality-of-Life Data From a Clinical SettingHealth-related quality-of-life data are often collected during routine clinical care. We present a method to create nationally representative benchmarks for clinical subspecialties.
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Predicting 30-Day Emergency Department Revisits“Frequent flyers” significantly contribute to emergency department (ED) crowding. This study developed a predictive model that can be used to identify high-risk patients and reduce ED revisits.
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What Determines Successful Implementation of Inpatient Information Technology Systems?This paper reports findings from a qualitative analysis of US Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals on factors affecting success in implementing 2 information technology systems.
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Interactive Voice Response Systems for Improving Delivery of Ambulatory CareA systematic review of interactive voice response system studies showed that these interventions significantly benefit adherence to various processes of care.
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Mapping US Commercial Payers' Coverage Policies for Medical InterventionsThe authors examine the largest 20 US commercial payers’ coverage policies and identify variation in how interventions are covered and the evidence reviewed in them.
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CAR-T Cells: The Next Era in Immuno-OncologyAn update on immunotherapies and the potential impact of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cells on oncology care.
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Using Aggregated Pharmacy Claims to Identify Primary NonadherenceWe used aggregated pharmacy claims data available within the electronic health record to identify a high rate of primary nonadherence in a nonintegrated primary care network.
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Factors Related to Continuing Care and Interruption of P4P Program Participation in Patients With DiabetesAnalyzing factors associated with continuing care participation in patients with diabetes and with interrupted participation by patients enrolled in a diabetes pay-for-performance program.
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CHAPTER 4. Guideline for the Care of the Older Adult With DiabetesFrom the Adult Diabetes and Clinical Research sections, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. This guideline was revised and approved May 17, 2017, and updated February 7, 2018.
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Assessment and Potential Determinants of Compliance and Persistence to Antiosteoporosis Therapy in ItalyThis analysis of antiosteoporosis therapy shows that 75% of patients have inadequate drug coverage and that adherence is strongly associated with age and administration regimen.
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Trends in Mortality Following Hip Fracture in Older WomenWithin an integrated healthcare setting, temporal trends demonstrate reductions in mortality risk after hip fracture in older women, with mortality risk lower for Asians and Hispanics.
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Does the Offer of Free Prescriptions Increase Generic Prescribing?The offer of free medications to low-income Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes enrolled in Part D plans has no impact on generic prescribing rates.
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The Value of Health Information Technology: Filling the Knowledge GapStudies of health information technology have not kept up with the evolving needs of the healthcare system. We explain how to set them straight.
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Technology-Driven Intervention to Improve Hypertension Outcomes in Community Health CentersHealth information technology that is implemented as part of a multifaceted quality improvement initiative can lead to improvements in hypertension care and outcomes.
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Outpatient Referral Rates in Family MedicineReferral patterns by family physicians affect numerous aspects of medical care. This study compares the outpatient referral rates of residents, residency faculty, and clinical faculty.
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Hepatitis C Care Cascade Among Persons Born 1945-1965: 3 Medical CentersIn this analysis of patients with newly diagnosed hepatitis C, linkage to care was largely successful in the 1945-1965 birth cohort, but treatment initiation remained low. Check out our website’s new table/figure pop-up feature! Click on the name of a table or figure in the text to see it in your browser.
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Creating an ACO: Advice for Employers and PurchasersA growing number of employers are becoming interested in accountable care organizations (ACOs) to improve quality and affordability. This article describes the requirements employers should have for ACOs.
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Effects of an Integrated Medication Therapy Management Program in a Pioneer ACOThis article reports that an integrated medication management program in a Pioneer Accountable Care Organization was associated with decreases in all-cause hospitalization and Medicare costs.
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Impact of a Co-pay Accumulator Adjustment Program on Specialty Drug AdherenceCommercial health plan initiation of a co-pay accumulator adjustment program for specialty medications treating autoimmune diseases was associated with significant reductions in medication adherence and persistence.
