Cost Sharing for Antiepileptic Drugs: Medication Utilization and Health Plan Costs
June 8th 2018Increased out-of-pocket costs for antiepileptic drugs were associated with decreased adherence, higher healthcare utilization, and higher spending among US commercial health plan beneficiaries with epilepsy.
Satisfaction With Care After Reducing Opioids for Chronic Pain
June 8th 2018There is no significant association between unfavorable patient satisfaction and opioid reductions for chronic pain, but encounters with unestablished providers may slightly impair satisfaction when reducing opioids.
Identifying Children at Risk of Asthma Exacerbations: Beyond HEDIS
June 7th 2018Analysis of insurance claims reveals that criteria other than the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) persistent asthma definition can identify more at-risk patients with reasonable loss of specificity.