Development of a Tethered Personal Health Record Framework for Early End-of-Life Discussions
June 17th 2016By using a novel, pre-defined advance care planning (ACP) framework, the personal health record can be used to elicit meaningful ACP documentation that is effective for both patients and providers.
Impact of Type 2 Diabetes Medication Cost Sharing on Patient Outcomes and Health Plan Costs
June 17th 2016An analysis of claims from over 90,000 patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) demonstrates that increased medication cost sharing is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and increased plan costs.
Primary Care Appointment Availability and Nonphysician Providers One Year After Medicaid Expansion
June 17th 2016After Medicaid expansion in Michigan, appointment availability for new Medicaid patients stably increased-this is perhaps attributable to increasing proportions of appointments scheduled with nonphysician providers.
Value of Improved Lipid Control in Patients at High Risk for Adverse Cardiac Events
June 15th 2016Reducing lipid levels in high-risk patients can significantly reduce disease burden and, depending on final negotiated prices, PCSK9 inhibitors can make an economic contribution to this goal.