Long-term Medication Adherence and Preventive vs Reactive Care Utilization Among Older Adults With Diabetes
This study using Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data found greater health care utilization and expenditure among adults 65 years and older who were adherent to oral hypoglycemic agents.
Anticonvulsant Use After Formulary Status Change for Brand-Name Second-Generation Anticonvulsants
The utilization pattern of anticonvulsants after a change in preferred-formulary coverage resulted in health plan savings of $0.16 per member per month.
Economic Evaluation of an Internet-Based Weight Management Program
An Internet-based weight management program provides a cost-effective alternative for weight management.