Physician Prices and Low-Value Services: Evidence From General Internal Medicine
May 12th 2022This study found extensive variation in general internal medicine physician prices and that high-priced physicians provided fewer low-value services but had higher spending on these services.
Characteristics of Home-Based Care Provided by Accountable Care Organizations
May 12th 2022Accountable care organizations (ACOs) deliver a diverse array of home-based services, but many of the services are not reimbursed. ACOs may not expand these programs without strong evidence of cost savings.
Assessing Surveillance Utilization and Value in Commercially Insured Patients With Colorectal Cancer
May 10th 2022Trends in surveillance testing after treatment for colorectal cancer remained relatively stable recently, and patients who overutilized surveillance measures had quicker recurrence detection but higher costs.
Patients’ Needs Following Emergency Care for Ambulatory Care–Sensitive Conditions
May 9th 2022To inform intervention development, we assessed for medication changes and patient care needs following treat-and-release Veterans Affairs emergency department visits for chronic ambulatory care–sensitive conditions.
Improving Care Coordination and Reducing ED Utilization Through Patient Navigation
May 6th 2022A navigation program demonstrated decreased odds of repeat emergency department (ED) visits in patients with low baseline ED utilization and increased odds of follow-up primary care appointments.
Impact of Co-pay Assistance on Patient, Clinical, and Economic Outcomes
May 5th 2022Limited evidence from a literature review suggests that co-pay assistance was associated with improved treatment persistence/adherence across various diseases, with indirect evidence suggesting improvements in clinical outcomes.
Evaluating Alternative Methods of Comparing Antihypertensive Treatment Intensity
May 4th 2022Medication dose captures modification of hypertension treatment intensity more precisely than medication count, and this measure should be preferred in studies that aim to improve hypertension management.
Rising Use of Surveillance Colonoscopy and Potential Impacts
May 4th 2022The proportion of colonoscopies performed for postpolypectomy surveillance has increased significantly, particularly among older patients with limited life expectancy, raising concern for possible overuse.