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Impact of a Medicare MTM Program: Evaluating Clinical and Economic OutcomesA pharmacist-led Medicare Medication Therapy Management program can improve clinical outcomes in Medicare beneficiaries without an increase in medication costs.
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Late Diagnosis of Hepatitis C Virus Infection, 2014-2016: Continuing Missed Intervention OpportunitiesLate hepatitis C virus infection diagnosis points to a need for earlier screening and treatment before the onset of severe liver disease leading to high cost and diminished outcomes.
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Retail Clinic Versus Office Setting: Do Patients Choose Appropriate Providers?Care episodes treated in retail clinics appeared to be less complex than those treated in office settings.
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Inappropriate Ordering of Lumbar Spine Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Are Providers Choosing Wisely?This article analyzes use of lumbar spine magnetic resonance imaging in a national sample of patients with low back pain.
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Abolishing Coinsurance for Oral Antihyperglycemic Agents: Effects on Social Insurance BudgetsA coinsurance rate decrease can result in increased adherence to oral antihyperglycemic agents and improved clinical outcomes and cost savings for the healthcare system.
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Overuse and Insurance Plan Type in a Privately Insured PopulationHealth insurance plan type may be an important lever for reducing low-value healthcare use among patients with commercial insurance.
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Characterizing Medical Care by Disease Phase in Metastatic Colorectal CancerThis study characterized patterns and costs of medical care by disease phase in patients with newly diagnosed mCRC using a large US national commercially insured claims database.
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Managing Costs and Enhancing the Value of Oncology CareManagement of high and rising costs in oncology requires a multifaceted approach using both innovative strategies and pragmatic tools. In this article, we discuss several factors that influence the costs of oncology care.
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Inpatient-Outpatient Shared Electronic Health Records: Telemedicine and Laboratory Follow-up After Hospital DischargeUsing a seamlessly shared inpatient-outpatient electronic health record was associated with greater rates of postdischarge follow-up delivered through telemedicine or laboratory monitoring and without an in-person office visit.
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Bridging the Care Gap Between Pediatric and Young Adult CancerThrough a multi-site, multidisciplinary approach, AYA@USC addresses the unique needs of young adult cancer patients, improving outcomes and bridging the care gap in this population.
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AJMC Study Confirms Link Between Financial Stress, Failure to Stick With Hypertension MedicationA new study adds to the evidence that financial pressure, or the perception of pressure, may keep patients from getting treatment or taking medication for chronic conditions such as hypertension.
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Research Report: ASCO 2019Selected abstracts from the 2019 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
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The Value of Survival Gains in Myelodysplastic SyndromesThis study measured the value of survival gains attributable to the introduction of 3 novel therapies for myelodysplastic syndromes.
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Concluding Remarks: Impact of Alzheimer Disease, Promising Treatments in Development, and Future OutlookLooking to the future of Alzheimer disease treatment, the panel discusses key takeaways on the evolving therapeutic landscape.
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Did Medicare Part D Reduce Disparities?This study examined the impact of the Medicare Part D coverage gap on medication use by Hispanics, blacks, and whites with diabetes.
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Using the 4 Pillars to Increase Vaccination Among High-Risk Adults: Who Benefits?Pneumococcal; tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis; and influenza vaccination increased among high-risk adults in a 2-year study.
