Reexamining the Association of Care Continuity and Health Care Outcomes
Claims-based and patient-reported continuity measures have distinct effects on subjective and objective outcomes. A claims-based continuity indicator may be a unique dimension of care continuity.
Keeping Up With Guideline Recommendations: Does Patient Volume Matter in Diabetes Care?
In the process of implementing a new practice guideline for treating patients with diabetes, physicians with higher patient volumes are more likely to adhere to the guideline recommendation.
Continuity of Care and Changes in Medication Adherence Among Patients With Newly Diagnosed Diabetes
This study identified 4 distinct medication adherence trajectories and found that continuity of care was consistently associated with medication adherence in every trajectory group.
Using Financial Incentives to Improve the Care of Tuberculosis Patients
Patients enrolled in the tuberculosis pay-for-performance program received more comprehensive ambulatory care with slightly lower costs and a higher treatment success rate.
Does Medication Adherence Lead to Lower Healthcare Expenses for Patients With Diabetes?
Adherence to medication can improve healthcare outcomes but is associated with higher total healthcare expenses, especially during the years immediately following the onset of diabetes.
Better Continuity of Care Reduces Costs for Diabetic Patients
This longitudinal analysis of diabetes patients found that better continuity of care was associated with reduced healthcare utilization and decreased pharmaceutical and total healthcare expenses.
A Pay-for-Performance Program for Diabetes Care in Taiwan: A Preliminary Assessment
A pay-for-performance program in Taiwan improved the quality of diabetes care and slightly increased the cost of care.
