April 2018

April 17, 2018

This study compares the well-being of long-term cancer survivors with that of US residents of similar age and demographic characteristics, patients recently diagnosed with cancer, and individuals with chronic illness.

April 16, 2018

A report on the clinical and economic outcomes of a new payer–provider partnership serving patients with end-stage renal disease.

April 16, 2018

As increasing numbers of children with special healthcare needs move into Medicaid managed care, health plans can improve care coordination using evidence from Medicare.

April 13, 2018

Genomics-based precision medicine has the potential to transform healthcare delivery. However, effective collaborations among scientists, clinicians, and payers are needed to accelerate the translation of precision medicine to clinical practice and ensure its sustainability.

April 13, 2018

Higher cost sharing is associated with reduced branded antidepressant initiation among patients trying generic therapy. Dynamic benefit designs could enhance access to branded medications when appropriate.

April 06, 2018

Oral anticancer medications are frequently used to treat patients with cancer. We found significant time and energy burdens for clinic staff and patients in obtaining these drugs.

April 05, 2018

Rapid progression of diabetes complications was associated with higher risk of severe hypoglycemia.

April 05, 2018

Enrollment in a consumer-directed health plan increases the financial burden associated with healthcare utilization, especially for those with lower incomes and with chronic conditions.

April 04, 2018

A limited distribution network is a pharmaceutical distribution strategy that some drug companies have capitalized upon to obstruct generic and biosimilar competition.

April 04, 2018

Decision support tools, disease registries, and patient engagement materials can improve population-based chronic kidney disease care.