The Underuse of Carotid Interventions in Veterans With Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis
July 24th 2014For patients with symptomatic severe (>70%) carotid stenosis carotid endarterectomy is highly effective at reducing the risk of subsequent stroke; however few eligible Veterans appear to be receiving this procedure.
Structural Capabilities in Small and Medium-Sized Patient-Centered Medical Homes
July 24th 2014Thirty medical home pilot primary care practices had high structural capabilities at baseline and performance improved substantially after 24 months in practices starting with lower capabilities.
Success of Automated Algorithmic Scheduling in an Outpatient Setting
July 21st 2014Algorithmically generated booking recommendations based on customizable physician assumptions and predictive modeling modestly increased productivity without overburdening physicians in a randomized controlled trial.
Individual Treatment Effects: Implications for Research, Clinical Practice, and Policy
July 21st 2014A framework for researchers, providers, payers, or public health bodies identifies when it is most critical to distinguish between "average" population and individual patient response.