August 2019

A systematic review of the literature reporting the cost of dementia among Medicare managed care plans found a limited and dated body of evidence.

By collecting self-identified social needs and linking them to claims data, this study analysis reveals that social needs are associated with inpatient readmissions.

The authors compare advanced practice providers’ education, training, scope of practice, and quality of care with that of physicians. A framework is essential to promote team-based primary care.

Value-based programs such as accountable care organizations appear to encourage the adoption and spread of care coordination activities by hospitals.

Treatment delays limit the social value generated by chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy for the treatment of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Late hepatitis C virus infection diagnosis points to a need for earlier screening and treatment before the onset of severe liver disease leading to high cost and diminished outcomes.

Among older adults who have a spine condition, access to chiropractic care may reduce medical spending on diagnostic services.

Codeine was frequently prescribed for children in Korea despite the actions taken to restrict its use in that age group in Korea and other countries.

Data from a national survey of Veterans Health Administration specialists indicate that referral templates may improve the appropriateness, clarity, and completeness of primary care–specialty care referrals.

California’s experience implementing a policy to address surprise medical billing demonstrates that out-of-network payment standards can influence payer–provider bargaining leverage, affecting prices and network breadth.