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Effect of Emergency Department Crowding on Pneumonia Admission Care ComponentsMultivariate analyses associate increased emergency department volume with delayed nursing-dependent care for patients with pneumonia, despite high ratios of nurses to patients.
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Variation in the Cost of Medications for the Treatment of Colorectal CancerUsing data from a nationwide registry, this study revealed significant variation in the use and cost of contemporary regimens for colorectal cancer.
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Effect of Management Strategies and Clinical Status on Costs of Care for Advanced HIVAntiretroviral drugs have replaced hospitalization and other services as the most costly component of HIV care, except in patients with especially advanced HIV.
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Medication Utilization and Adherence in a Health Savings Account-Eligible PlanA consumer-directed health plan with a health savings account was associated with reduced adherence for 4 of 5 conditions.
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Gender Differences in Newly Separated Veterans’ Use of HealthcareA survey of veterans leaving the military in 2016 found that women may be underserved by the Veterans Health Administration and may need housing assistance.
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Preconsultation Exchange in the United States: Use, Awareness, and AttitudesInternists reported frequent use of, and support for, preconsultation exchange to improve access to and efficiency of specialty care.
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Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the PACIC Short FormFor future studies focusing on quality of care from the background of the Chronic Care Model, the PACIC short form is appropriate.
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Comorbidities and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Older Breast Cancer SurvivorsEffective management of the comorbidities of diabetes and hypertension may increase survival in older breast cancer survivors.
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Expert Panel: Access to Multiple Treatment Options Is Needed to Continue the Fight Against HIVA multidisciplinary panel of HIV experts gathered in October 2016 to discuss the current state of HIV care and develop critical recommendations for Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee members to consider when developing policies affecting their member populations who are living with HIV. This paper presents the panel’s discussion, consensus opinion, and conclusions.
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New Medication Adherence Scale Versus Pharmacy Fill Rates in Seniors With HypertensionScores on a new medication adherence scale maintained a strong graded association with antihypertensive drug pharmacy fill adherence among community-dwelling seniors in a managed care organization.
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Medicare Savings From Conservative Management of Low Back PainThis instrumental variables analysis estimates that Medicare would realize $362 million in annual savings if all patients with newly diagnosed low back pain were managed conservatively.
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The Impact of Kaua'i Care Transition Intervention on Hospital Readmission RatesBy enrolling selected high-risk elderly patients into the intervention, then empowering and educating them, this study successfully reduced hospital readmission rates.
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Variations in the Service Quality of Medical PracticesService quality (appointment lags and wait times) of primary care physician practices varies tremendously across the country and is associated with the organization of practices.
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Medicare Part D and Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in the ElderlyHigh-risk drug use increased slightly among seniors gaining Medicare Part D coverage; however, high-risk drugs account for a small share of total drug use.
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Outcomes of Patients Discharged From Pharmacy-Managed Cardiovascular Disease ManagementLipid levels can remain controlled with electronic laboratory reminder letters for most patients with coronary artery disease discharged from a cardiovascular disease management program.
