Out-of-Plan Pharmacy Use: Insights Into Patient Behavior
Prescription cost and pharmacy convenience were identified as the most significant drivers of out-of-plan pharmacy use.
Positive Predictive Values of ICD-9 Codes to Identify Patients With Stroke or TIA
This study determined that ICD-9 codes 433.X1, 434.XX, and V12.54 had positive predictive values >90%, and may be used to focus care on stroke patients.
Outcomes of Patients Discharged From Pharmacy-Managed Cardiovascular Disease Management
Lipid levels can remain controlled with electronic laboratory reminder letters for most patients with coronary artery disease discharged from a cardiovascular disease management program.
Clinical and Financial Outcomes Associated With a Proton Pump Inhibitor Prior-Authorization Program in a Medicaid Population