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Using Simulation to Identify and Resolve Threats to Patient SafetyThe same simulation methodology used in the aviation industry was able to uncover latent environmental threats to patient safety.
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Perceptions of the Medical Home by Parents of Children With Chronic IllnessesThis article compares how parents of children seeking specialty care perceive National Committee for Quality Assurance—based patient-centered medical home elements in the primary and specialty care settings.
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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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Development and Implementation of an Academic Cancer Therapy Stewardship ProgramA cancer therapy stewardship program can be used to improve clinical quality and patient care by emphasizing the importance of value and evidence in oncology.
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"Meaningful" Clinical Quality Measures for Primary Care PhysiciansRecommendations from primary care Meaningful Use "exemplars" are that clinical quality measures likely to improve outcomes should be evidence-based, high priority, actionable, and minimize burden.
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Associations Between Physician Practice Models and Health Information ExchangeA survey of all Arizona physicians found that accountable care organization, clinically integrated network, or integrated delivery network participation was associated with higher use of health information exchange. However, there are exceptions and important barriers noted.
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Effect of Medication Dosing Frequency on Adherence in Chronic DiseasesMedication adherence is important in chronic disease management. This systematic review demonstrates that dosing frequency has important effects on medication adherence.
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Access to Immuno-Oncology Therapies - European Policy PerspectiveEnsuring rapid, appropriate, and sustainable access to immuno-oncology therapies for patients in Europe: what role can policies play?
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Impact of Dementia on Costs of Modifiable Comorbid ConditionsAlzheimer disease and other dementias (ADOD) have a substantial impact on the prevalence and costs of certain comorbid conditions compared with matched beneficiaries without ADOD.
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Hospital Admissions and MS: Temporal Trends and Patient CharacteristicsAn examination of hospitalization patterns in patients with multiple sclerosis with a focus on the association with time and patient characteristics.
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Defragmentation of Care in Complex Patients With ESKD Improves Clinical OutcomesA novel program utilizing an approach to defragment care for patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) resulted in better patient outcomes.
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Adherence, Persistence, and Switching Patterns of Dabigatran EtexilateWe present a descriptive analysis utilizing pharmacy claims from a managed care population to quantify adherence, persistence, and switching patterns for patients initiating dabigatran.
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Ninety-Day Readmission Risks, Rates, and Costs After Common Vascular SurgeriesCommon vascular surgery procedures are associated with frequent and high-cost readmissions. Open wounds with infection, functional dependence, lengthy procedures, and transfusion are associated with 90-day readmission after vascular surgery.
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A Comparison of Administrative Claims–Based Risk Predictors for Pediatric AsthmaA comparison of claims-based asthma risk predictors in a national sample of children with Medicaid determines accuracy and informs risk predictor choice.
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Alignment of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines, Accountability Metrics, and Practice PatternsThis study measured breast cancer screening practice patterns in relation to evidence-based guidelines and accountability metrics, and found closer alignment is needed for providing patient-centered care.
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Long-term Economic Benefits Attributed to IVF-conceived Children: A Lifetime Tax CalculationWe estimate the future net tax contributions from an IVF-conceived child to highlight that removing barriers to fertility treatments can have long-term economic benefits.
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Patient Experience During a Large Primary Care Practice Transformation InitiativeFour years of practice transformation toward comprehensive primary care had little effect on patient experience.
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Can Electronic Health Records Help Improve Patients' Understanding of Medications?Patients' problems in understanding of new and existing medications were evaluated to design a primary care electronic health record quality improvement study.
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High-Touch Care Leads to Better Outcomes and Lower Costs in a Senior PopulationEvaluating the impact of a high-touch primary care model among a Medicare Advantage population in comparison with a standard practice–based model. Check out our website’s new table/figure pop-up feature! Click on the name of a table or figure in the text to see it in your browser.
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Characteristics of Older Adult Physical Activity Program UsersAuthors compared users and non-users of older adult physical activity programs (EnhanceFitness and Silver Sneakers) within a healthcare system on health conditions, utilization, and costs.
