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Early Changes in VA Medical Home Components and UtilizationSignificant changes were found in patients' utilization of healthcare related to early implementation of medical home components in VA primary care clinics.
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The Cost of Adherence Mismeasurement in Serious Mental Illness: A Claims-Based AnalysisThis study demonstrates that common pharmacy claims-based measures underestimate the effect of actual adherence on inpatient costs among patients with serious mental illness.
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Preventive Care and Health Behaviors Among Overweight/Obese Men in HMOsHealthcare organizations may reduce weight-related health risks and disparities in care among overweight/obese patients through promoting cancer screening exams, healthier diets, and physical activity.
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Variation in Network Adequacy Standards in Medicaid Managed CareMedicaid managed care network adequacy standards exhibit significant heterogeneity across regions and specialties, potentially creating large variations in health care access and quality.
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Medical Costs Associated With Type 2 Diabetes Complications and ComorbiditiesA large proportion of medical costs for type 2 diabetes are attributable to complications and comorbidities, especially end stage renal disease with dialysis or kidney transplantation.
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Population Targeting and Durability of Multimorbidity Collaborative Care ManagementBenefits of a patient-centered multimorbidity care management program occurred early, and were evident only among patients with depression and unfavorable medical control of diabetes and heart disease.
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Effectiveness and Cost of Influenza Vaccine Reminders for Adults With Asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseInteractive voice response reminders had neither a positive nor a negative effect on promoting influenza vaccination over reminders via postcards, but are a potentially less expensive option.
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Binary Measures for Associating Medication Adherence and Healthcare SpendingThe use of an 80% threshold or other binary cut point may be insufficient for characterizing the relationship between medication adherence and Medicare spending.
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Medicare Advantage–Pharmacy Partnership Improves Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination RatesPatients whose pharmacy receives notification of their immunization gap have twice the odds of receiving immunizations compared with those whose pharmacy does not receive the notification.
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Drivers of Excess Costs of Opioid Abuse Among a Commercially Insured PopulationThe healthcare burden of opioid abuse is substantial; abusers often have complex healthcare needs and may require care beyond that which is required to treat abuse.
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Prescription Opioid Abuse: Challenges and Opportunities for PayersThis article outlines strategies insurers can use to mitigate their risks related to prescription opioid abuse by members, while addressing this serious public health problem.
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Increasing Copayments and Adherence to Diabetes, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemic MedicationsA copayment increase from $2 to $7 adversely affected veterans' adherence to statins, antihypertensives, and oral hypoglycemic agents.
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Mental Health and Diabetes Control Among Vulnerable Primary Care PatientsOnly 19% of patients in this sample had good diabetes control based on their tested glycated hemoglobin levels. Patients diagnosed with mental health conditions in this study were more likely to have good diabetes control.
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Strategies for Implementing Best Practices in Independent Physician AssociationsThe objective of this research was to identify strategies that significantly lower unnecessary inpatient utilization among Medicare beneficiaries with chronic disease.
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Association of Care Management Intensity With Healthcare Utilization in an All-Condition Care Management ProgramHigher intensity of care management in an all-condition program addressing care coordination and care barriers was associated with increased healthcare utilization among Medicaid and Medicare patients.
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The Path to Value Through the Use of Holistic CareAn analysis of the healthcare industry shift from fee-for-service to value-based reimbursement and how this change creates a more holistic approach to patient care.
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Antihypertensive Medication Adherence and Subsequent Healthcare Utilization and CostsRetrospective analysis of antihypertensive medication adherence and subsequent total healthcare costs demonstrated a significant, continuous, and inversely proportional effect of adherence on total healthcare costs.
