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Timely Preterm-Birth Prediction Among Pregnant Women in Medicaid Without Preterm-Birth HistoryA novel prediction model is developed that accurately predicts preterm birth in a timely manner among pregnant women in Medicaid without preterm-birth history.
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An Accelerated Hospital Observation Pathway to Reduce Length of Stay for Patients With COVID-19For select patients hospitalized due to COVID-19, an academic urban hospital implemented an observation pathway that incorporated mobile health technology, reducing hospital length of stay by more than 2 days.
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Proposed Framework for Patient-Centered Outcomes-Based Measures in Alternative Payment ModelsSynthesis of multistakeholder perspectives from a mixed-methods study identifies guiding characteristics for outcomes-based quality measures in future, more patient-centered alternative payment models.
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At-Home Hemoglobin A1c Testing During COVID-19 Improved Glycemic ControlProviding at-home hemoglobin A1c test kits increases testing rates and facilitates hemoglobin A1c reduction over time among members of a large commercial health plan with diabetes.
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A Multistakeholder Effort in Pennsylvania to Improve the Accuracy of Reporting Fatal Drug OverdosesThe authors describe a novel training program for death certifiers in Pennsylvania, which has been designed to specifically focus on some of the main challenges in the death certification process and resulted in a useful model that can potentially be adopted by other states or municipalities.
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Barriers and Facilitators to Managing Social Care in the Digital Era Among Michigan Health CentersThere is widespread interest in understanding the role of health care in meeting social needs. This study examines community-wide activities, resources, and information technology used to manage social care.
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Assessment of Structured Data Elements for Social Risk FactorsAn expert panel identified and assessed electronic health record and health information exchange structured data elements to support future development of social risk factor computable phenotyping.
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Genetics and Environment Both Play a Role in Childhood Allergy ProgressionGenetics and environment both influence allergy risk, but environmental factors play a stronger role in the progression of allergic disease.
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Exploring Patient Spending in an ACO-Sponsored Care Management Program: A Case StudyThe authors’ multidisciplinary care management program shows promise, as the reduction in per-patient per-month spending was $116. However, these financial benefits took time to materialize.
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Investigating Real-world Consequences of Biases in Commonly Used Clinical CalculatorsClinical calculators that do not include demographic variables may be biased, and their equity should be understood in the context of clinical guidelines.
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High-Risk Care Management Impact on Medicaid ACO Utilization and SpendingIn Massachusetts’ largest Medicaid accountable care organization (ACO), high-risk care management significantly reduced spending, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations, demonstrating that targeted strategies can manage health care costs amid budget constraints.
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Predictors of Discharge From the VA Caregiver Support ProgramThe year of application predicts discharge from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) caregiver program. Unexpected, disallowed criteria also predict discharge, with significant others facing higher discharge risk than spouses.
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Poor Self-rated Mental Health and Medicare Beneficiaries’ Routine Care-SeekingEfforts are needed to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries with poor mental health receive regular routine care, which may be facilitated by having a personal doctor.
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Data Suggest ASCVD Scores Overlook Atherosclerosis in Low, Borderline-Risk Patients: Anna Mueller, MDAnna Mueller, MD, Mount Sinai, presented the findings at the American College of Cardiology 2025 Annual Scientific Session and explained that broader adoption of imaging assessments will depend on further research.
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Small Practice Participation and Performance in Medicare Accountable Care OrganizationsMedicare beneficiaries attributed to small practices in accountable care organizations (ACOs) achieve greater savings than beneficiaries attributed to large practices in ACOs.
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An Accelerated Hospital Observation Pathway to Reduce Length of Stay for Patients With COVID-19For select patients hospitalized due to COVID-19, an academic urban hospital implemented an observation pathway that incorporated mobile health technology, reducing hospital length of stay by more than 2 days.
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Future Directions and Overcoming Challenges in BTK Inhibitor TherapyPanelists discuss challenges oncologists face in managing treatment-naive patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), including balancing efficacy with adverse effect profiles, and highlight strategies such as multidisciplinary collaboration and access to updated treatment guidelines to address these issues while also expressing eagerness for future advancements in Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors and the need for further research to refine treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes.
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Advancing Myasthenia Gravis Treatment Access via Guideline-Directed ExpertiseNew guidelines and advocacy enhance myasthenia gravis treatment access, promoting proactive management and improved insurance coverage for diverse patient populations.
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Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: 50 Years of Societal Value From LDL-C–Lowering TherapiesLow-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)–lowering therapies have yielded significant value to society through reduced costs for both fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular disease events. The vast majority of this value has accrued to patients.
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The Price Paradox of Biosimilar-Like Long-Acting InsulinFindings suggest that Basaglar was not less expensive for patients than Lantus. Empirical evaluation of biosimilar costs prior to automatic substitution is necessary.
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Contributor: It’s Important to Prioritize HIV Care During the COVID-19 PandemicNot all barriers to HIV-related care and services have been eliminated, and these gaps in care were exacerbated by treatment disruptions brought on by the COVIDC-19 pandemic.
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The “New” New Normal: Changes in Telemedicine Utilization Since COVID-19Telemedicine utilization has declined since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, but non–primary care specialties continue to see an increase in moderate- and high-complexity telemedicine visits.
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Racial/Ethnic Differences in Colorectal Cancer Screening in the USData from the 2021 National Health Interview Survey showed racial/ethnic differences in colorectal cancer screening were due to demographic and socioeconomic factors, except for low colonoscopy use in Asian individuals.
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Consumer-Centric Approach to Enhance Access to Pediatric Specialty CareThe authors’ organization optimized scheduling techniques that improved patient access to pediatric specialists to within 7 calendar days for new patients.
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Risk Assessments of Drug-Related Problems for Cardiac Surgery PatientsRisk assessments of drug-related problems for cardiac surgery patients can be conducted by implementing a framework for patient safety.
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How English- and Spanish-Preferring Patients With Cancer Decide on Emergency CareCare delivery innovations to help patients with cancer avoid emergency department visits are underused. The authors interviewed English- and Spanish-preferring patients at 2 diverse health systems to understand why.
