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Machine Intelligence for Early Targeted Precision Management and Response to Outbreaks of Respiratory InfectionsThis paper evaluates novel machine intelligence to predict patients at risk of severe respiratory infections and recommend postacute care providers likely to reduce infection risk.
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Discharge Timing and Associations With Outcomes Following Heart Failure HospitalizationA retrospective multicenter study found that patients with heart failure discharged by noon had higher short- and long-term mortality and increased early readmission rates compared with afternoon discharges.
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Physicians in ACOs Report Greater Documentation BurdenAn analysis of nationally representative survey data from 2019 and 2021 shows that office-based physicians participating in accountable care organizations (ACOs) reported greater documentation burden across several measures.
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Potential Link Found Between Depression, Kidney FailureAdults with normal kidney function who have comorbid depression are more likely to experience a decline in kidney function and have mental and physical impairments from that decline.
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Interest in and Concerns About Telehealth Among Adults Aged 50 to 80 YearsIn this survey of adults aged 50 to 80 years, sociodemographic factors, as well as experience with video chat, were associated with interest in and concerns about telehealth video visits.
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How State Surprise Billing Protections Increased ED Visits, 2007-2018: Potential Implications for the No Surprises ActState surprise billing protections decreased emergency department (ED) out-of-pocket payments to such an extent that ED visits actually increased.
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Patient and Physician Perceptions of a Hypercholesterolemia Safety-Net ProgramPatients’ misperceptions of statins and physicians’ limited knowledge of a hypercholesterolemia safety-net program warrant additional interventions to reduce barriers and improve care.
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Effects of Individualized Nurse-Led Care Plans on Olaparib Treatment DurationA nurse-led personalized care program conducted through a specialty pharmacy prolonged medication persistence among patients with cancer receiving olaparib.
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Overcoming Barriers to Widespread Neoadjuvant Lung Cancer Testing: Sandip Patel, MDDisparities in lung cancer biomarker testing show barriers that delay diagnosis and treatment for lower-income patients, according to Sandip P. Patel, MD.
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Estimating the Economic Burden of Migraine on US EmployersThe Migraine Impact Model is an interactive calculator that estimates migraine prevalence within a workforce and the associated economic burden of migraine on the employer.
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Out-of-Pocket Spending for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Adherence Among US AdultsAmong commercial and Medicare supplemental beneficiaries with cost sharing, higher out-of-pocket spending for the first cardiac rehabilitation session was associated with lower program adherence.
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ASCO 2025 Plenary Sessions Poised to Shift Clinical Practice: Sanjay Goel, MD, MSSanjay Goel, MD, MS, professor of medicine at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and medical oncologist at Rutgers Cancer Institute, anticipates groundbreaking data at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2025 meeting, with plenary sessions spotlighting research that could immediately impact cancer care.
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Financial Crossroads of Care: Physicians’ Struggle and Patient OutcomesIn 2024, physicians face significant financial challenges due to declining Medicare reimbursement rates and high student loan interest rates, which will impact health care delivery and access.
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Nurse Practitioner Low-Value Care Ordering Practices: An Integrative ReviewNo generalized statements regarding nurse practitioners’ low-value care ordering practices can be made due to limited evidence, indicating a need for further research.
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New Findings Highlight Key Role of Clinician Communication in Lymphoma, CLL Care: Lorna WarwickLorna Warwick, CEO of the Lymphoma Coalition, highlights findings underscoring the vital role of clinician communication in managing adverse effects and supporting patient confidence in lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) care.
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Oral Immunotherapy Can Play Key Role in Food Allergy Management in Preschool-Aged PatientsFurther research is needed to clarify the cost-effectiveness, long-term adherence, and psychosocial impacts of oral immunotherapy.
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A Conceptual Framework for Addressing Social Needs Through the Accountable Health Communities ModelNo published studies exist on use of intervention design, implementation strategies, and theory in the CMS Accountable Health Communities Model, the largest-scale test of social prescribing in the United States.
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Primary Care Video and Telephone Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Treatment and Follow-up Health Care UtilizationTelephone visits may offer a simple and convenient option to address patient primary care needs without raising safety concerns.
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Patient Satisfaction With Letter-Based Communication of LCS Pulmonary Nodule ResultsPatients were satisfied with receiving their lung cancer screening (LCS) pulmonary nodule results via letter and considered the amount of information provided in the letter appropriate.
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Demographic Disparities in Video Visit Telemetry: Understanding Telemedicine UtilizationA stratified demographics analysis of video visit telemetry data reveals that age older than 65 years and African American/Black race are associated with higher video visit failure rates, whereas language, sex, and ethnicity are not.
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Diagnosis Patterns and Stress Testing Trends After Implementing High-Sensitivity Troponin AssayThis study found that switching from a conventional troponin assay to a high-sensitivity troponin assay resulted in changes to diagnosis patterns and stress testing trends.
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Value-Based Management of Specialty Drugs: Practical Considerations and Implications for PharmacyPolicy makers and health plans seek value-based management of specialty drugs. This study examines real-world factors that favor some approaches over others and their potential impact.
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Contributor: Addressing Physician Burnout—Work-Life Balance and Traditional Workplace Improvement InterventionsInitiatives to address physician burnout should be prioritized in a post-pandemic world, with physician shortages affecting the country.
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Process Reengineering and Patient-Centered Approach Strengthen Efficiency in Specialized CareImproving efficiency is complex and requires a multimodal approach. Health information systems, patient feedback, and multidisciplinary teams are components that can improve clinical processes.
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Effective Prevention and Management of COVID-19 in Outpatient Hemodialysis PatientsThe authors introduce a mobile phone app that may effectively prevent and manage coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in outpatient hemodialysis patients in Sichuan Province, China.
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Large Self-insured Employers Lack Power to Effectively Negotiate Hospital PricesThis study examines the ability of self-insured employers to negotiate hospital prices and the relationship between hospital prices and employer market power in the United States.
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Reducing Delays in Breast Cancer Care Using an Innovative Digital Health PlatformThe use of a novel digital health platform achieved a 55% reduction in time to treatment among women with a new diagnosis of breast cancer.
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Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions and Long-term Opioid TreatmentLittle is known about opioid prescribing patterns in patients with chronic overlapping pain conditions. This study suggests target populations for interventions to manage chronic pain.
