July 2008
A meta-analysis of 9 RCTs found little benefit in self-monitoring of blood glucose levels on A1C outcomes in patients with diabetes mellitus not taking insulin.
Financial Incentives for Quality in Breast Cancer Care
We present findings about the prevalence and predictors of financial incentives for quality reported by oncologists and surgeons in Los Angeles County, California.
Identifying High-risk Asthma With Utilization Data: A Revised HEDIS Definition
A revised HEDIS definition of high-risk asthma more precisely identifies patients with functional impairment and higher healthcare utilization who might benefit from case management.
Economic Assessment of Initial Maintenance Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Compared with ipratropium alone, fluticasone/salmeterol combination therapy resulted in better clinical outcomes and similar or lower treatment costs in all COPD populations studied.
Automated Patient Assessments After Outpatient Surgery Using an Interactive Voice Response System
Using an interactive voice response system to contact patients after outpatient surgery will likely result in improved efficiency without a decrease in assessment quality.
Language Disparities and Timely Care for Children in Managed Care Medicaid
Parents with language barriers reported less timely illness care and routine care for children in managed care Medicaid.
