Effect of a Patient Activation Intervention on Hypertension Medication Optimization: Results From a Randomized Clinical Trial
In patients with hypertension, a patient activation intervention increased rates of switching to a thiazide, suggesting that such interventions may address medication optimization challenges.
Variation in Outpatient Antibiotic Prescribing in the United States
Rates of outpatient antibiotic prescribing vary widely between US commercial health plans. High-utilizing health plans may improve quality and lower costs by reducing unnecessary antibiotic use.
