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A Deep Learning Model for Pediatric Patient Risk StratificationArtificial intelligence based on medical claims data outperforms traditional models in stratifying patient risk.
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Humanistic and Economic Burden of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Systematic Literature ReviewWorldwide, more than half a million new cases of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are diagnosed annually. The incidence of HCC in the United States is rising with an estimated 31,000 new cases in 2018. Disease prognosis remains poor, with a 5-year survival rate across all disease stages estimated between 10%-20%, and 3% for those diagnosed with distant disease. Although morbidity is significant, especially among patients with advanced-stage disease, limited information exists on the humanistic and economic burden of HCC.
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Diabetes Disease Management in Medicare Advantage Reduces Hospitalizations and CostsA disease management program for Medicare Advantage patients with diabetes and coronary artery disease resulted in significantly reduced hospital admissions and total healthcare costs.
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Health Insurance Design and Conservative Therapy for Low Back PainThis study examined the association between health insurance design features and choice of physical therapy or chiropractic care by patients with new-onset low back pain.
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Impact of Compliance With Proton Pump Inhibitors on NSAID TreatmentPatients with gastroesophageal reflux disease who are compliant with proton pump inhibitor therapy stay on NSAIDs longer than noncompliant patients.
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Cost Savings in Inpatient Oncology Through an Integrative Medicine ApproachAn approach including yoga, holistic nursing, and a "healing environment" can decrease medication use, resulting in substantial cost savings in care of inpatient oncology patients.
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Pharmacogenetic-Guided Psychiatric Intervention Associated With Increased Adherence and Cost SavingsPharmacy and medical claims data showed that patients whose clinicians had access to pharmacogenetic test results had increased adherence and overall cost savings.
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Medicaid Prior Authorization and Opioid Medication Abuse and OverdoseEnrollees in Medicaid plans employing prior authorization policies for opioid medications may have lower rates of opioid medication abuse and overdose.
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Optimizing Enrollment in Employer Health Programs: A Comparison of Enrollment Strategies in the Diabetes Health PlanAn automatic enrollment strategy for health insurance programs may not only increase the total number of enrollees but may also decrease some enrollment disparities.
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Early Evaluations of the Medical Home: Building on a Promising StartFindings from a systematic evidence review of the medical home are promising, but indicate the critical need for stronger evaluations to guide policy makers.
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Computerized Alert Reduced D-Dimer Testing in the ElderlyA targeted computerized alert at the time of physician order entry reduced the use of D-dimer testing among patients 65 years and older.
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Is Patient Satisfaction Influenced by the Intensity of Medical Resource Use by Their Physicians?Patient satisfaction does not seem to be influenced by the intensity of medical resource use by their physicians.
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An Early Warning Tool for Predicting at Admission the Discharge Disposition of a Hospitalized PatientWe developed an early warning discharge disposition prediction tool to facilitate discharge planning and coordination, potentially reducing length of hospital stay and improving patient experience.
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Preventing Anthracycline-Related Late Cardiac Effects in Childhood Cancer SurvivorsIn the United States, where 1 in 680 people between 20 and 50 years old are survivors of childhood cancer, the impact of long-term health consequences is a cause for concern, and even more so because this population is increasing.
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Optimal Management of Diabetes Among Overweight and Obese AdultsThis study explores potential weight-related disparities in the quality of care for adults with diabetes in a large health plan according to recommended quality indicators.
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Comprehensive Health Management Pharmacist-Delivered Model: Impact on Healthcare Utilization and CostsPharmacist-provided comprehensive medication management led to a significant difference in emergency department visits and a cost savings of $2.10 to $2.60 for every $1.00 spent relative to a comparator group.
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Hepatitis B Virus Infection Testing and Prevalence Among Asian and Pacific IslandersWe examined the effect of country of origin on HBV testing and chronic HBV infection prevalence among APIs using data from Kaiser Permanente Hawaii.
