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March 18th 2015

Methodological Effects on the Measurement of Repeat Hospitalizations

Sylvia Brandt, PhD Ning Ding, MS Brenton Dickinson, MS

The rates of potentially preventable readmissions vary across measurement methodologies which explains inconsistencies in previous studies. Results suggest measurement of readmissions incentivizes inefficient behavior.

April 7th 2010

Estimated Effect of Asthma Case Management Using Propensity Score Methods

Sylvia Brandt, PhD Sara Gale, MPH Ira B. Tager, MD, MPH

An asthma case management program increased preventive care but did not significantly decrease markers of exacerbations.

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