Survey Nonresponders Incurred Higher Medical Utilization and Lower Medication Adherence
In a retrospective cohort analysis, diabetic nonresponders to a patient satisfaction survey had higher healthcare costs, clinic visits, and hospitalizations, but lower medication adherence.
Increasing Copayments and Adherence to Diabetes, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemic Medications
A copayment increase from $2 to $7 adversely affected veterans' adherence to statins, antihypertensives, and oral hypoglycemic agents.