January 19, 2012
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POLICY
This study critically assessed the published clinical and economic evidence supporting oncology orphan drugs marketed in the United States.
January 19, 2012
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METHODS
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
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CLINICAL
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
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CLINICAL
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
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WEB EXCLUSIVE
In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we found that hospitalists reduce hospital length of stay without increasing costs.
January 16, 2012
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WEB EXCLUSIVE
This study explores whether the policies of financial incentives for the demand and supply sides lowered the Cesarean section rate.
January 16, 2012
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WEB EXCLUSIVE
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
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WEB EXCLUSIVE
Institution of paperless credentialing is analyzed on a pre-/post-implementation basis to understand the impact on business and productivity.
January 16, 2012
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WEB EXCLUSIVE
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.