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Quantifying the Altruism Value for a Rare Pediatric Disease: Duchenne Muscular DystrophyAltruism values for treatments of rare, severe pediatric diseases have not been estimated. This study found the altruism value for a hypothetical new Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment to be $80 per year.
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Evaluation of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis C Telemedicine ClinicsIn an integrated health system, human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C telemedicine clinics are associated with improved access, high patient satisfaction, and reduction in health visit“related time.
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The Combined Effect of the Electronic Health Record and Hospitalist Care on Length of StayNo national studies have examined the interaction effect of the electronic health record (EHR) and hospitalist care on length of stay (LOS). Thus, we examine the combined effect of the EHR and hospitalist care on LOS.
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Patient Factors Associated With Following a Relocated Primary Care Provider Among Older AdultsThere are differences between patients who elect to maintain continuity with their PCP versus those who choose to change their PCP for convenience.
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The Value of Novel Immuno-Oncology TreatmentsThis study assesses the value of novel immuno-oncology treatments to society.
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The Impact of Germline Testing for Hereditary Cancer PostdiagnosisAuthors from Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE), a nonprofit organization focused on hereditary cancer, discuss the importance of genetic testing, guidelines, and coverage considerations.
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Review of Veterans Health Administration Telemedicine InterventionsA review of exemplary VHA-sponsored telemedicine interventions indicates that telemedicine can efficiently address patient healthcare needs.
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Authors’ Reply to “Comment on Generalizability of GLP-1 RA CVOTs in US T2D Population”The authors of the manuscript “Generalizability of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Cardiovascular Outcome Trials Enrollment Criteria to the US Type 2 Diabetes Population” respond to a letter to the editor.
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Strategies for Identifying and Channeling Patients for Depression Care ManagementThis article examines screening strategies for possible depression in the context of a care management program for chronically ill Medicare recipients.
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The Gamification of Healthcare: Emergence of the Digital Practitioner?Gamification in healthcare is gaining momentum, with attempts to apply gaming principles to improve patient clinical outcomes. This trend establishes the need for a “digital practitioner” who channels these games, monitors progress, and selects the most appropriate ones for a given patient.
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Smart Health Community: The Hidden Value of Health Information ExchangeSmart Health Communities create new value by leveraging investments in health information exchange to provide an array of services for both consumer and community.
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Clinical and Economic Outcomes After Introduction of Drug-Eluting StentsIntroduction of drug-eluting stents resulted in improved clinical outcomes for patients and reduced overall procedural costs.
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CAH Staff Perceptions of a Clinical Information System ImplementationThis study examines staff perceptions of patient care quality and the processes before and after implementation of a comprehensive clinical information system in 7 critical access hospitals.
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ACOs With Risk-Bearing Experience Are Likely Taking Steps to Reduce Low-Value Medical ServicesExperience with risk-based contracting best predicts active engagement of accountable care organizations in reducing low-value medical services, mainly through physician education and encouraging shared decision making.
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Relevance of Current Guidelines for Organizing an Anticoagulation ClinicAnticoagulation clinics in an integrated healthcare system differed widely in their organization and management, but these differences were not consistently related to their performance.
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Quality of End-of-Life Care for Cancer Patients: Does Home Hospice Care Matter?Palliative principles were applied to the care of more HH patients than non-HH patients, but no differences were found in their utilization of healthcare services.
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Primary Care Appointment Availability and Nonphysician Providers One Year After Medicaid ExpansionAfter Medicaid expansion in Michigan, appointment availability for new Medicaid patients stably increased-this is perhaps attributable to increasing proportions of appointments scheduled with nonphysician providers.
