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Change to FIT Increased CRC Screening Rates: Evaluation of a US Screening Outreach ProgramFecal immunochemical testing resulted in higher colorectal cancer screening rates than did guaiac fecal occult blood tests, with less dependence on office visits.
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A Team Approach to Systematic Behavioral Screening and InterventionExpanding primary care teams with trained and supported paraprofessionals enables systematic delivery of widely recommended, evidence-based, cost-saving alcohol, drug, and depression screening and intervention services.
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A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Cardiology eConsults for Medicaid PatientsA randomized trial of eConsults for cardiology referrals from primary care resulted in significant reductions in total cost of care compared with traditional face-to-face consultations.
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Gender Differences in Healthcare Utilization of Patients With DiabetesGender differences were found in healthcare utilization in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Germany, despite a high rate of enrollment in a disease management program.
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Potential Role of Network Meta-Analysis in Value-Based Insurance DesignThis study illustrates that where clinical trials are lacking, network meta-analysis can provide valuable insights into the potential clinical and economic benefits of value-based insurance design.
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Utilization Management for Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy: Varenicline Rejected Claims AnalysisAbout half of the patients in this study did not fill any smoking cessation medication following a rejected claim for varenicline.
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Implications of Eligibility Category Churn for Pediatric Payment in MedicaidAnalyses of Ohio Medicaid claims data from 2013 to 2015 reveal that instability among eligibility categories is common and affects average capitation but not health service use.
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Disease Management Programs: Barriers and BenefitsPerceived barriers and benefits to implementing disease management programs among Israeli healthcare leaders could assist other countries faced with increasing numbers of chronically ill patients.
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Differences in Telehealth During COVID-19 Between Commercial and Medicaid EnrolleesDifferences in use of telehealth between commercial and Medicaid populations during the COVID-19 pandemic are associated with managed care enrollment.
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Placement of Selected New FDA-Approved Drugs in Medicare Part D Formularies, 2009-2013There is significant heterogeneity in formulary placement and restrictions on new drug approvals in the Part D marketplace.
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Gender Differences in Prescribing of Zolpidem in the Veterans Health AdministrationWe found inappropriate prescribing of zolpidem, in terms of both guideline-discordant dosage and coprescribing with benzodiazepines, with female veterans affected more than male veterans.
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Reduction of Emergency Department Use in People With DisabilitiesThis study examined emergency department use by Medicaid beneficiaries with disabilities in safety-net clinics that have adopted the patient-centered medical home model compared with matched comparison beneficiaries.
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A Systematic Review of Reference Pricing: Implications for US Prescription Drug SpendingReference pricing is an effective cost-containment tool widely used in other countries; it may be an attractive policy strategy for the US healthcare system.
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Challenges Faced by Medicaid Managed Care Coordinators Working With Members With Substance Use DisorderAccessing medical and social resources for patients, heavy administrative burden, and lack of data integration are barriers to Medicaid managed care organization care coordinators’ job performance.
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Medication Nonadherence, Mental Health, Opioid Use, and Inpatient and Emergency Department Use in Super-UtilizersNonadherence to essential chronic medications and mental health diagnosis were associated with higher hospitalizations and emergency department use among Medicare super-utilizers.
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Acupuncture and Chiropractic Care: Utilization and Electronic Medical Record CaptureMost patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain use acupuncture or chiropractic care. A substantial percentage of this utilization, however, is not captured by the electronic medical record.
