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Multidisciplinary Intervention Has No Significant Effect on Heart Failure Readmissions
05/21/2021
A multidisciplinary educational approach to reduce 30-day heart failure readmissions failed to have a significant impact—although readmission rates for patients in both the intervention group and the control group were below national norms.
A multidisciplinary educational approach to reduce 30-day heart failure readmissions failed to have a significant impact—although readmission rates for patients in both the intervention group and the control group were below national norms.
A multidisciplinary educational...
05/21/2021
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Cost-Effectiveness of Implantable Loop Recorder Monitoring After Stroke in Line Wth Other Therapies
12/06/2020
For detecting occult atrial fibrillation in patients with cryptogenic stroke, 3-year implantable loop recorder monitoring has a cost per quality-adjusted life-year gained in the range of other publicly funded therapies
For detecting occult atrial fibrillation in patients with cryptogenic stroke, 3-year implantable loop recorder monitoring has a cost per quality-adjusted life-year gained in the range of other publicly funded therapies
For detecting occult atrial...
12/06/2020
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Postacute Care Spending by Hospital Varies Widely After Cardiac Surgery
12/02/2020
“At the hospital-level, postacute care spending was modestly correlated across procedures and payers,” researchers reported. “Spending associated with readmissions, emergency department visits, and outpatient facility care was significantly...
“At the hospital-level, postacute care spending was modestly correlated across procedures and payers,” researchers reported. “Spending associated with readmissions, emergency department visits, and outpatient facility care was significantly...
“At the hospital-level,...
12/02/2020
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Increased Health Care Utilization, Expenses in Patients With Tricuspid Regurgitation, Heart Failure
11/19/2020
In patients with tricuspid regurgitation, comorbid right-sided heart disease, other valve disease, or heart failure increase health care utilization, according to a study published online in the Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research.
In patients with tricuspid regurgitation, comorbid right-sided heart disease, other valve disease, or heart failure increase health care utilization, according to a study published online in the Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research.
In patients with tricuspid...
11/19/2020
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Value-Based Payments for Cardiovascular Care Yielding Mixed Results
11/12/2020
Researchers recently conducted a review that examined nationwide value-based payment reforms and analyzed how they relate to cardiovascular care, and explain what is expected to come in the future for cardiovascular value-based policies.
Researchers recently conducted a review that examined nationwide value-based payment reforms and analyzed how they relate to cardiovascular care, and explain what is expected to come in the future for cardiovascular value-based policies.
Researchers recently conducted a...
11/12/2020
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Rate of Opioid Use Disorder in Patients Undergoing Heart Surgery Triples
11/06/2020
"The prevalence of OUD among cardiac surgical patients has steeply increased over the past decade," explained researchers. "Although the presence of OUD was not associated with excess mortality at index hospitalization, it was predictive of...
"The prevalence of OUD among cardiac surgical patients has steeply increased over the past decade," explained researchers. "Although the presence of OUD was not associated with excess mortality at index hospitalization, it was predictive of...
"The prevalence of OUD among...
11/06/2020
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Preemptive Pharmacogenomic Panel Testing Cost-Effective for Cardiovascular Disease Management
10/26/2020
“Given its potential for long-term cost-effectiveness as documented in our study, health-care payers might consider rolling out preemptive pharmacogenomic panel testing in a system-wide manner with efforts from multiple expertise areas,”...
“Given its potential for long-term cost-effectiveness as documented in our study, health-care payers might consider rolling out preemptive pharmacogenomic panel testing in a system-wide manner with efforts from multiple expertise areas,”...
“Given its potential for...
10/26/2020
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More Industry Payments at Decreased Amounts Going to Cardiac Electrophysiologists
10/15/2020
The number of industry payments to cardiac electrophysiologists in the United States appears to be growing, although average payment amounts are decreasing, according to a study published online in Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology.
The number of industry payments to cardiac electrophysiologists in the United States appears to be growing, although average payment amounts are decreasing, according to a study published online in Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology.
The number of industry payments...
10/15/2020
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Utilization Patterns Identified Among Young Adults With Congenital Heart Defects
10/09/2020
Researchers recently analyzed health care utilization patterns and costs associated with adolescents and young adults with congenital heart defects.
Researchers recently analyzed health care utilization patterns and costs associated with adolescents and young adults with congenital heart defects.
Researchers recently analyzed...
10/09/2020
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Statin Discontinuation Low Among Older Veterans Near End of Life
08/31/2020
A JAGS study recently examined resident and facility factors that could potentially predict statin discontinuation after nursing home admission in veterans with limited life expectancy or advanced dementia taking statins for secondary...
A JAGS study recently examined resident and facility factors that could potentially predict statin discontinuation after nursing home admission in veterans with limited life expectancy or advanced dementia taking statins for secondary...
A JAGS study recently examined...
08/31/2020
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Examining Racial Differences in Medicare Bundled Payment Joint Replacement Model
09/25/2020
“There are marked racial/ethnic differences in hip and knee joint replacement care as well as concerns that value-based payments may exacerbate existing racial/ethnic disparities in care,” said researchers of study published in JAMA Network...
“There are marked racial/ethnic differences in hip and knee joint replacement care as well as concerns that value-based payments may exacerbate existing racial/ethnic disparities in care,” said researchers of study published in JAMA Network...
“There are marked racial/ethnic...
09/25/2020
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New Acute Migraine Guidelines for EDs Recommend Using New Injectables, Avoiding Opioids
06/17/2016
Adults who visit emergency departments (ED), who suffer from acute migraines, should be administered one of three new injectable drugs, according to new treatment guidelines. 
Adults who visit emergency departments (ED), who suffer from acute migraines, should be administered one of three new injectable drugs, according to new treatment guidelines. 
Adults who visit emergency...
06/17/2016
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Novartis Confirms Patient Died After Starting Gilenya
01/29/2012
01/29/2012
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Standard Laboratory Test Aids in Predicting the Success of SIRT
03/18/2014
The results of the recently released MORE (Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases Outcomes after Radio Embolization) study found standard laboratory tests have been confirmed as a means of predicting patient outcomes prior to selective...
The results of the recently released MORE (Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases Outcomes after Radio Embolization) study found standard laboratory tests have been confirmed as a means of predicting patient outcomes prior to selective...
The results of the recently...
03/18/2014
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PCCN Becomes First Pediatric Network to Receive URAC Clinical Integration Accreditation
04/21/2017
Phoenix Children’s Care Network received accreditation from URAC for their clinical integration programs.
Phoenix Children’s Care Network received accreditation from URAC for their clinical integration programs.
Phoenix Children’s Care...
04/21/2017
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