Cost-Benefit of Appointment-Based Medication Synchronization in Community Pharmacies
September 21st 2016This study conducted a cost-benefit analysis of appointment-based medication synchronization for improving adherence in patients on chronic medications for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes.
Opportunities to Improve the Value of Outpatient Surgical Care
September 20th 2016Outpatient surgeries in the United States account for roughly 7% of annual healthcare expenditures. To exploit substantial opportunities to improve the value of outpatient surgical care, the authors composed an evidence-based care delivery composite for national discussion and pilot testing.
The Opportunities and Challenges of the MSSP ACO Program: A Report From the Field
September 20th 2016This article provides a detailed description of a Medicare Shared Savings Program accountable care organization (ACO)'s actions and results, to increase understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing ACOs-particularly those comprised of independent practices.
Implications of Evolving Delivery System Reforms for Prostate Cancer Care
September 20th 2016Healthcare integration was associated with small declines in treatment, but no change in overtreatment of prostate cancer. Integrated care delivery alone may be insufficient to curtail overtreatment.
Measuring the Cost Implications of the Collaborative Accountable Care Initiative in Texas
September 8th 2016A private accountable care organization model with an embedded care coordinator and a list of recommended providers yields cost savings similar to initiatives with risk-based contracts.
Managing Inappropriate Requests of Laboratory Tests: From Detection to Monitoring
September 7th 2016This study shows automatic, practical, simple, and effective strategies designed in the laboratory, in consensus with requesting clinicians, to improve laboratory test appropriateness.