Geographic Variation in Medicare and the Military Healthcare System
Geographic variation in healthcare spending and utilization within the Military Health System is higher and significantly correlated with Medicare across hospital referral regions.
Radical Prostatectomy Innovation and Outcomes at Military and Civilian Institutions
Minimally invasive radical prostatectomy was more commonly performed in civilian hospitals compared with military hospitals among TRICARE beneficiaries, with comparable postoperative outcomes.
Patient-Centered Medical Home Transformation With Payment Reform: Patient Experience Outcomes
In a pilot patient-centered medical home transformation including Lean quality improvement methodology with payment reform, patient experience was sustained or improved across key domains.
Electronic Health Records, Clinical Decision Support, and Blood Pressure Control
Physician use of EHRs with CDS is associated with increased blood pressure control and lower mean systolic blood pressure across US primary care visits.