January 2012

January 19, 2012

This study critically assessed the published clinical and economic evidence supporting oncology orphan drugs marketed in the United States.

January 19, 2012

Use of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor plus plerixafor for stem cell mobilization is cost-effective in pretreated patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

January 19, 2012

Healthcare organizations may reduce weight-related health risks and disparities in care among overweight/obese patients through promoting cancer screening exams, healthier diets, and physical activity.

January 19, 2012

This paper explores hypertension control among patients with diabetes in a variety of ambulatory care settings. We also consider the role of sociodemographic factors.

January 16, 2012

In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we found that hospitalists reduce hospital length of stay without increasing costs.

January 16, 2012

This study explores whether the policies of financial incentives for the demand and supply sides lowered the Cesarean section rate.

January 16, 2012

Higher patient cost-sharing is associated with a lower likelihood of treatment augmentation in patients with depression who are treated with antidepressants.

January 16, 2012

Institution of paperless credentialing is analyzed on a pre-/post-implementation basis to understand the impact on business and productivity.

January 16, 2012

An evidence-based managed care budget impact model shows that incorporating TSI testing into existing Graves%u2019 disease hyperthyroidism diagnostic algorithms reduces costs and shortens time to diagnosis.