Benjamin Gutierrez, PhD

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January 24th 2011

Relationship Between Short-Acting β-Adrenergic Agonist Use and Healthcare Costs

Harris S. Silver, MD Christopher M. Blanchette, PhD Shital Kamble, PhD Hans Petersen, MS Matthew A. Letter, BS David Meddis, PhD Benjamin Gutierrez, PhD

Overuse of rescue medication among asthma patients is associated with increased exacerbations and higher total and asthma-related healthcare costs.

March 9th 2010

Ratio of Controller to Total Asthma Medications: Determinants of the Measure

Michael S. Broder, MD Benjamin Gutierrez, PhD Eunice Chang, PhD David Meddis, PhD Michael Schatz, MD

The ratio of controller to total asthma medications can be calculated using 1 or 2 quarters of data; high versus low ratios differentiate patient characteristics.

February 5th 2010

Subacute Lack of Asthma Control as a Predictor of Subsequent Acute Asthma Exacerbation in a Managed Care Population

Judith J. Stephenson, SM Ralph A. Quimbo, MS Benjamin Gutierrez, PhD

Subacute lack of asthma control (SALAC) predicts subsequent asthma exacerbation and may improve health plan members’ asthma control and healthcare utilization associated with asthma exacerbation.