Authors



Tezeta F. Mitiku, BSc, 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.


Rajeev K. Sabharwal, MPH

Latest:

Developing Evidence That Is Fit for Purpose: A Framework for Payer and Research Dialogue

A decision-making framework that can be used to harmonize the evidence payer's desire for coverage and formulary decisions with the evidence generated by researchers.




Thomas Manley, MD

Latest:

Cost-effectiveness of Brentuximab Vedotin With Chemotherapy in Treatment of CD30-Expressing PTCL

An economic model based on the ECHELON-2 trial demonstrated cost-effectiveness of brentuximab vedotin with chemotherapy in frontline treatment of CD30-expressing peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL).



Robin R. Gillies, PhD

Latest:

Relationship Between Quality Improvement Processes and Clinical Performance

This study examines the clinical effects of care management and quality improvement interventions implemented by physician groups on pay-for-performance success.


Maryam Alvandi, RCT, MHS

Latest:

Optimizing the Effect of Electronic Health Records for Healthcare Professionals and Consumers

Electronic databases promote a safe environment for healthcare professionals by facilitating retrospective analysis of errors; however, providers should make significant changes to how they handle patient information.


Asaf Cohen, 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.


Mangala Rajan, MBA

Latest:

Diabetes, Gaps in Care Coordination, and Preventable Adverse Events

The authors examined the association of diabetes with self-reported gaps in care coordination and self-reported preventable adverse events using data from a national sample of older adults.


Midge N. Ray, MSN, RN

Latest:

Cost Implications of Human and Automated Follow-up in Ambulatory Care

This study examined the costs of nurse-initiated or automated follow-up processes for patients seen in ambulatory care settings


Daniel Polsky, PhD

Latest:

Traditional Medicare Supplemental Insurance and the Rise of Medicare Advantage

Rising Medicare Advantage enrollment occurred alongside declines in enrollment in traditional Medicare with employer-sponsored supplemental coverage and traditional Medicare without supplemental coverage.


Ellen T. Matloff, MS

Latest:

The Angelina Effect: Rising Interest in Genetic Testing Creates Opportunities for Patients-and Profit

Ellen T. Matloff, MS, is a research scientist in the Department of Genetics and the director of cancer genetic counseling at Yale Cancer Center/Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut.








Leah Binder, MA, MGA

Latest:

Value-Based Purchasing Versus Consumerism: Navigating the Riptide

Keeping afloat by understanding the Affordable Care Act, managed care, consumerism, and transparency from the perspective of purchasers, providers, and consumers.


Rachel Everhart, PhD, MS

Latest:

Population Health in Primary Care: Cost, Quality, and Experience Impact

An evaluation of the use of predictive modeling for primary care resource allocation demonstrated reduced spending and improved quality and patient experience for publicly insured adults.



Pamela Ferrari, RN

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.





Ashley C. Colucci, BS

Latest:

Reasons for Emergency Department Use: Do Frequent Users Differ?

Frequent emergency department (ED) users gave similar reasons for using the ED rather than a clinic compared to other patients, including concerns around convenience, access, and quality.



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