Factors Affecting Medication Adherence Trajectories for Patients With Heart Failure
Nonwhite race, smoking, and increasing body mass index were associated with the lowest adherence trajectories for patients with heart failure, with adherence dropping off within the first year.
The Effect of a PPO Pay-for-Performance Program on Patients With Diabetes
A pay-for-performance program in a preferred provider organization setting may significantly increase the receipt of quality care and decrease hospitalization rates among patients with diabetes.
Major Depression Associated With Rates of Cardiovascular Disease State Transitions
Patients with major depression had faster transitions to both early and later stages of cardiovascular disease than patients without major depression.