Provider Type and Management of Common Visits in Primary Care
In primary care, nurse practitioners and physician assistants do not necessarily order more ancillary services, or more costly services among alternatives, than physicians.
LDL Cholesterol Response and Statin Adherence Among High-Risk Patients Initiating Treatment
Nonadherence is common among high-risk patients initiating statins and is associated with suboptimal low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reduction. LDL-C should be monitored to identify suboptimal response and medication nonadherence.