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Trends in Sepsis and Pneumonia During COVID-19: Lessons From BPCIAThe authors analyzed cost and utilization changes for sepsis and pneumonia non–COVID-19 episodes prior to and during the pandemic, and during the pandemic for patients with and without COVID-19.
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Teamwork Enhances Patient Experience: Linking TEAM and Net Promoter ScoresIn 1386 providers, better teamwork related to higher patient Net Promoter Score (NPS), and the relationship between provider experience and NPS was mediated by teamwork.
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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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Real-world Usage of Bevacizumab-bvzr Biosimilar in US Oncology PracticeReal-world adoption of bevacizumab-bvzr biosimilar was retrospectively assessed, revealing switching between biosimilars and the reference product and utilization in extrapolated indications and combination regimens.
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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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Contributor: Despite Updated NCCC Guidelines, More Action Is Needed to Address Diabetes Care EquityExperts weigh in on the recently updated National Clinical Care Commission (NCCC) recommendation to improve diabetes prevention and care in the United States.
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Screening for Health Literacy, Social Determinants, and Discrimination in Health PlansThis study provides insight on the experiences of patients of a national health plan with 2 structural determinants of health—health care discrimination and health literacy—and how those interact with social determinants of health and patient demographics.
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A Machine Learning Technology for Addressing Medication-Related Risk in Older, Multimorbid PatientsA novel machine learning system effectively stratifies emergency department use and hospitalization risk of older patients with multimorbidity who take multiple medications and provides appropriate medication recommendations.
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Effect of Home Care After Cardiac SurgeryA multidisciplinary approach and symptom management are both vital components of home care to provide continuity of care after cardiac surgery because they decrease symptoms and readmissions to the hospital and increase self-efficacy.
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Higher Infection Risk With Venetoclax-Obinutuzumab vs Zanubrutinib in CLL/SLLPatients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic leukemia (SLL) treated with venetoclax plus obinutuzumab experienced significantly higher rates of serious infections compared with those receiving zanubrutinib, according to real-world data.
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The Value of Virtual Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal CareThis counterfactual simulation study on a nationally representative sample of the working population with musculoskeletal conditions estimated the value of patient-initiated virtual physical therapy.
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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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Study Limitations, Future Research Directions on Telemental Health Disparities Among ChildrenAreas for further research suggested by Xin Hu, PhD, MSPH, include examining differences in telemental health uptake between new and existing patients and exploring how these differences vary across demographic subgroups.
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Patient and Supporter Factors Affecting Engagement With Diabetes TelehealthFamily support with medication management and recent urgent self-management concerns are 2 novel factors, among others, that predict completion of diabetes telehealth calls.
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Addressing Health Care Disparities Using a Health Plan Quality Measures IndexThe Health Insurance Disparities Index allows stakeholders to assess progress in addressing health care disparities using publicly available, validated, reported health plan quality metrics results.
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Utilization of Low- and High-Value Health Care by Individuals With and Without Cognitive ImpairmentLow-value service utilization is common among all older adults, and utilization of some high-value services decreases after the onset of cognitive decline.
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Real-World Value of Direct-Acting Antivirals for Hepatitis C at Kaiser Permanente Southern CaliforniaThis analysis demonstrates value and innovation of direct-acting antivirals for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C in the US Kaiser Permanente health system.
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The Relationship Between the Follow-up to Discharge Ratio and Length of StayThe objective was to evaluate the correlation between the follow-up to discharge ratio and average length of stay.
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Primary Care Practice Structural Capabilities in Health Professional Shortage AreasNurse practitioners are increasingly meeting primary care demands in underserved areas and are more likely to deliver structural capabilities related to chronic disease management.
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Longer Appointment Duration Reduces Future Missed Appointments in Safety-Net ClinicsLonger appointment duration was associated with lower likelihood of missed appointments for patients receiving care at a federally qualified health center network.
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Impact of Advance Care Planning Consults on Advance Directives CompletionImplementing advance care planning consults can increase advance directive completion rates. The authors demonstrate the impact of consults on completed advance directives in the medical record.
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Journey to Anticoagulant Access Following Payer Rejection of ApixabanFormulary restrictions can create treatment barriers for patients with atrial fibrillation, including unnecessary delays in treatment and prescription abandonment, with vulnerable populations at greater risk.
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A “Sludge Audit” for Health System Colorectal Cancer Screening ServicesA systematic, mixed methods “sludge audit” identified novel health system delivery targets for improving colorectal cancer screening services.
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Dialysis Costs for a Health System Participating in Value-Based CareIn a large, integrated health system participating in value-based care, higher costs and utilization were observed before and after unplanned dialysis initiation.
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Clinical and Economic Outcomes of a Collaborative Cardiology Care ProgramPatients with chronic cardiac conditions benefited from a health care program that strengthened collaboration between general practitioners and cardiology specialists in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany.
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Future of Maintenance Therapy in Urothelial CarcinomaPetros Grivas, MD, PhD, shares his thoughts on the future of maintenance therapy in locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.
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Diabetes Care Quality: Do Large Medical Groups Perform Better?Large medical groups perform better than medium- or small-sized groups on diabetes quality measures, perhaps because they have more care management processes in place.
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Scaling Obesity Care With Equity in Mind: Jaime Almandoz, MD, MBATo truly shift the landscape in obesity care, explains Jaime Almandoz, MD, MBA, UT Southwestern, care models and policies must also consider quality of life and total health outcomes.
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A Closer Look at Nipocalimab’s Impact on Myasthenia Gravis Care: Constantine Farmakidis, MDNipocalimab's FDA approval revolutionizes generalized myasthenia gravis treatment, offering rapid symptom relief and improved patient outcomes across diverse populations.
