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Payer—Provider Patient Registry Utilized in a Behavioral Health HomeA payer—provider, patient registry to identify individuals with serious mental illness and chronic physical health conditions for utilization in behavioral health homes is described.
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Real-World Outcomes of Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir in Treatment-Naïve Patients With Hepatitis CIn the treatment of hepatitis C virus, the gap between efficacy and real-world effectiveness narrows with improved tolerability and ease of use.
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Cost Differential by Site of Service for Cancer Patients Receiving ChemotherapyThe cost of care for patients receiving chemotherapy in community oncology clinics is lower than for comparable patients receiving chemotherapy in the hospital outpatient setting.
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Success of Automated Algorithmic Scheduling in an Outpatient SettingAlgorithmically generated booking recommendations based on customizable physician assumptions and predictive modeling modestly increased productivity without overburdening physicians in a randomized controlled trial.
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Pathways, Outcomes, and Costs in Colon Cancer: Retrospective Evaluations in 2 Distinct DatabasesRetrospective evaluations of electronic health records and claims databases to assess clinical outcomes and costs associated with evidence-based pathways in colon cancer.
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Clinical Consequences of Disseminating the Rosiglitazone FDA Safety WarningNotifying patients and providers about the rosiglitazone cardiovascular safety alert led to sweeping changes in drug therapy that were initiated by both physicians and patients.
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Age and Rural Residence Effects on Accessing Colorectal Cancer Treatments: A Registry StudyOlder patients with colorectal cancer were less likely to undergo surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy; rural patients with colon cancer were less likely to undergo chemotherapy.
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Association of Electronic Health Records With Cost Savings in a National SampleThe authors examine the association between advanced electronic health record (EHR) use and cost in hospitals. Patients treated in hospitals with advanced EHRs cost 9.66% less.
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The Underuse of Carotid Interventions in Veterans With Symptomatic Carotid StenosisFor patients with symptomatic severe (>70%) carotid stenosis carotid endarterectomy is highly effective at reducing the risk of subsequent stroke; however few eligible Veterans appear to be receiving this procedure.
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Enhancing Dementia Care Through Digital HealthThere is ample opportunity to integrate digital health technologies into dementia care to promote independent living and prevent unnecessary healthcare utilization.
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The Impact of Electronic Health Record Use on Physician ProductivityAlthough increasing electronic health record use and delegating the related work improve physician productivity, these 2 strategies interact differently based on practice size.
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Patient-Centered Outcome Assessment May Lead to Different Conclusions and Different Treatment DecisionsMost illnesses today are measured in terms of their effects on daily activities, but who do not always consider the outcomes based on the patient's perspectives. Many clinical studies instead apply standardized measures that identify quality of life as an important outcome. Advancing research methodologies, including new approaches to clinical research, should inform this discussion by centering medical decision making on the preferences of the most important stakeholder-the patient.
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Survival and Cost-Effectiveness of Hospice Care for Metastatic Melanoma PatientsHospice care is associated with improved median survival time for the patients diagnosed with metastatic melanoma, accompanied by decreased end-of-life costs.
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Oral Nutritional SupplementationThe use of oral nutritional supplementation may offer impressive benefits in healthcare resource use and associated costs. Application of evidence-based practice guidelines is recommended.
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Boosting Workplace Wellness Programs With Financial IncentivesFinancial incentives created under the Affordable Care Act can help promote employer wellness programs and support preventive services utilization.
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Food as Medicine: Impact on Diabetes ManagementThis article addresses what employers need to know about food as medicine and offers practical steps to reduce barriers for their employee populations.
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Targeted Therapies: One Practice's StoryA community oncologist's perspective on the advantages and challenges with precision medicine.
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Attributes Common to Programs That Successfully Treat High-Need, High-Cost IndividualsMany programs attempting to effectively treat high-need, high-cost individuals have not been able to lower spending, improve outcomes, or increase satisfaction. This paper suggests 8 attributes that many successful programs share.
