Proposed Framework for Patient-Centered Outcomes-Based Measures in Alternative Payment Models
February 11th 2021Synthesis of multistakeholder perspectives from a mixed-methods study identifies guiding characteristics for outcomes-based quality measures in future, more patient-centered alternative payment models.
Mortality Risk Stratification Can Predict Readmissions but Not Length of Stay
February 10th 2021Mortality risk stratification can identify patients at higher risk of mortality and readmissions for prevention strategies. Other patients should be the focus of length-of-stay reduction strategies.
Implementation of Early Follow-up Care After Heart Failure Hospitalization
An early heart failure follow-up intervention succeeded in increasing referral to and completion of cardiology appointments within 7 days of discharge. The intervention was associated with lower risk of 30-day all-cause emergency department visits, all-cause hospitalizations, or death.
Determinants of ICS Therapy Adherence in Patients With Asthma
This study describes determinants affecting disease control and inhaled glucocorticosteroid therapy adherence for patients with asthma in western China.
Leveraging Longitudinal Clinical Laboratory Results to Improve Prenatal Care
Collaboration between a clinical laboratory and a managed care organization improved prenatal care and outcomes through real-time, actionable, laboratory-derived insights and care coordination.
Why Even the Threat of a Twindemic Isn’t Swaying the Most Vulnerable: Black Women
November 24th 2020The fall season was accompanied by an urgent warning from the CDC of an impending “twindemic” of coronavirus disease 2019 and influenza. Despite the warnings, Black women are not lining up for vaccinations.
Patient Experience After Modifying Visit Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was associated with immediate weekly visit trend decreases for overall, primary care, and specialty care with long-term recovery trends; transformation to virtual visits; and increasing long-term trends for meeting patient scheduling and visit needs.
Achieving Better Value in Pediatric Care: School Systems as Clinical and Financial Partners?
October 22nd 2020This article argues that value-based health systems may contract with school districts engaged in capitated special education to achieve better patient outcomes and lower costs for the pediatric population.