Socioeconomic Disparities Across Ethnicities: An Application to Cervical Cancer Screening
October 27th 2015An examination of socioeconomic disparities in cervical cancer screening across ethnic groups in the United States using concentration indices and probit regression analyses.
Targeting a High-Risk Group for Fall Prevention: Strategies for Health Plans
This study evaluates different strategies to identify high fall risk among community-dwelling elders using a combination of easily obtainable administrative data and patient screening questions.
Predicting Adherence Trajectory Using Initial Patterns of Medication Filling
Initial medication filling during the first 2 to 4 months following initiation of a statin strongly predicted adherence patterns during the following year.
Developing Evidence That Is Fit for Purpose: A Framework for Payer and Research Dialogue
A decision-making framework that can be used to harmonize the evidence payer's desire for coverage and formulary decisions with the evidence generated by researchers.
The Utility of Cost Discussions Between Patients With Cancer and Oncologists
Many patients with cancer desire cost discussions with doctors, but those discussions are rare. Nevertheless, cost discussions may lower patient costs-usually without altering treatment.
Innovative Approach to Patient-Centered Care Coordination in Primary Care Practices
Description of a program embedding nonlicensed care coordinators in primary care practices including training, interventions, and the effect of the program on emergency department visits.
Do Patient or Provider Characteristics Impact Management of Diabetes?
Many more patient than provider characteristics are associated with optimal or poor glycemic control and treatment intensification when glycemic control is initially lost.
Private Sector Risk-Sharing Agreements in the United States: Trends, Barriers, and Prospects
Assessment of current trends, success factors, and challenges in the use of risk-sharing agreements in the US private sector.