Authors



David Nelson, PhD

Latest:

Treatment Barriers Among Younger and Older Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Smokers

A conceptual framework was used to examine the influence of healthcare provider and psychosocial barriers on treatment utilization among younger and older socioeconomically disadvantaged smokers.



Nancy A. Rigotti, MD

Latest:

Healthcare System Effects of Pay-for-Performance for Smoking Status Documentation

A payer-sponsored pay-for-performance incentive for smoking status documentation prompted implementation of a systemwide electronic reminder and improved documentation among all healthcare system patients.


Laura M. Holdsworth, PhD

Latest:

Beyond Satisfaction Scores: Exploring Emotionally Adverse Patient Experiences

This study explores the causes of emotionally adverse patient experiences in cancer care and presents a taxonomy for analyzing free-text patient data.


Paul Heidenreich, MD, MS

Latest:

Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation: Impact of Mental Illness

Atrial fibrillation patients with mental health conditions are less likely to be eligible for warfarin receipt, and those who are eligible receive warfarin at lower rates.



Amanda Williams, PharmD

Latest:

Collaborative DTM Reduces Hospitalization and Healthcare Costs in Patients With Diabetes Treated With Polypharmacy

Drug therapy management implementation in 2 health plans resulted in significant cost savings and modest to significant reductions in emergency department visits and inpatient admissions among patients with diabetes.


Linnaea Schuttner, MD, MS

Latest:

Does Machine Learning Improve Prediction of VA Primary Care Reliance?

Machine learning models, used to predict future use of primary care services from the Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System, did not outperform traditional regression models.




Fevzi Akinci, PhD

Latest:

Assessing the Accuracy of Drug Profiles in an Electronic Medical Record System of a Washington State Hospital

A medication reconciliation program is associated with a high rate of perfectly accurate drug profiles and may assist in reducing adverse drug events.


Glenn D. Steele Jr, MD, PhD

Latest:

Value of Primary Care Diabetes Management: Long-Term Cost Impacts

Geisinger's all-or-none diabetes bundled system of care implemented in routine primary care settings was associated with sustained long-term total cost savings.


Liisa Jaakkimainen, MD, MSc

Latest:

Evaluation of Electronic Medical Record Administrative Data Linked Database (EMRALD)

The combination of electronic medical record data and administrative data provides the fullest picture of patient health histories.


Danielle L. Isaman, BS

Latest:

Prevalence, Effectiveness, and Characteristics of Pharmacy-Based Medication Synchronization Programs

This study evaluates the prevalence, structure, and key features of pharmacy-based programs to synchronize prescription fill dates, about which, little is known.



Paul McGinnis, MD

Latest:

The Financial Impact of Team-Based Care on Primary Care

Although team-based care improved cardiovascular disease risk factors, it had a negative financial impact on a primary care practice.




Louis Grothaus, MA

Latest:

Use of Web-Based Shared Medical Records Among Patients With HIV

Use of online shared records was higher among HIV patients who had indicators of recent increases in healthcare needs and lower among several vulnerable populations.


Scott D. McClintock, PhD

Latest:

Predictive Index for 90-Day Postoperative Outcomes Following Gynecologic Surgery

Increasing LACE+ index score is a significant predictor of greater risk of unplanned readmission, emergency department visits, and reoperation after gynecologic surgery.


Daren Wu, MD

Latest:

Technology-Driven Intervention to Improve Hypertension Outcomes in Community Health Centers

Health information technology that is implemented as part of a multifaceted quality improvement initiative can lead to improvements in hypertension care and outcomes.


Margaret A. DiVita, PhD

Latest:

Functional Status and Readmissions in Unilateral Hip Fractures

Functional status is an important predictor of an acute care readmission in patients who have had a unilateral hip fracture.



Floyd J. Frost, PhD

Latest:

Can Outpatient Pharmacy Data Identify Persons With Undiagnosed COPD?

Algorithms based on managed care pharmacy data can efficiently identify persons at risk for undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.


Taiye Popoola, MBBS, MPH

Latest:

Improving Diabetic Patient Transition to Home Healthcare: Leading Risk Factors for 30-Day Readmission

Home healthcare transition from hospitals for diabetic Medicare home healthcare beneficiaries can be improved by identifying risk factors for 30-day readmissions due to ambulatory care—sensitive conditions.


Patricia A. Laurel, MD

Latest:

Evaluation of a Hospital-in-Home Program Implemented Among Veterans

The Hospital-in-Home program implemented at the Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Health Care System in Honolulu, Hawaii, is associated with reduced costs with no compromise in quality.


Kathryn R. Gardner, MS

Latest:

Pharmacogenetic-Guided Psychiatric Intervention Associated With Increased Adherence and Cost Savings

Pharmacy and medical claims data showed that patients whose clinicians had access to pharmacogenetic test results had increased adherence and overall cost savings.


Gary M. Oderda, PharmD, MPH

Latest:

Systematic Analysis of Outcomes Evaluations Applied to Drug Management Programs

Adopting quality measurement standards for drug management programs might increase the effectiveness and long-term sustainability of positive health outcomes for patients.


AJMC Managed Markets Network Logo
CH LogoCenter for Biosimilars Logo