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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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2021 Health Plans Granted Leeway to Limit Consumers’ Benefit From Drug Coupons
07/15/2020
A rule finalized this spring by the Trump administration permits employers and insurers not to apply drug company copayment assistance toward enrollees’ deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums for any drug.
A rule finalized this spring by the Trump administration permits employers and insurers not to apply drug company copayment assistance toward enrollees’ deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums for any drug.
A rule finalized this spring by...
07/15/2020
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FDA asks Teva Pharmaceutical for further study on Huntington`s drug
05/31/2016
By Reuters StaffJERUSALEM (Reuters) - Approval for Israel-based...
By Reuters StaffJERUSALEM (Reuters) - Approval for Israel-based...
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05/31/2016
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Reducing Costs and Improving Care Among Dual Eligibles
11/20/2013
San Antonio—As of 2009, there were 9.2 million dual eligible beneficiaries in the United States. This population is among the sickest and costliest, accounting for a disproportionate share of federal and state spending, according to Mary...
San Antonio—As of 2009, there were 9.2 million dual eligible beneficiaries in the United States. This population is among the sickest and costliest, accounting for a disproportionate share of federal and state spending, according to Mary...
San Antonio—As of 2009, there...
11/20/2013
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Preventing Influenza Viral Pneumonia With Asthma Drugs
03/17/2017
Early administration of two asthma drugs may prevent severe flu infections with minimal side effects, according to a recent study.
Early administration of two asthma drugs may prevent severe flu infections with minimal side effects, according to a recent study.
Early administration of two...
03/17/2017
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Better Cognitive Outcomes in Preterm Infants Treated with Erythropoietin-Stimulating Agents
05/15/2014
Preterm infants randomized to receive darbepoetin or erythropoietin have better cognitive outcomes at 18 to 22 months of age than do similar infants randomized to receive placebo, according to results of a multicenter study.
Preterm infants randomized to receive darbepoetin or erythropoietin have better cognitive outcomes at 18 to 22 months of age than do similar infants randomized to receive placebo, according to results of a multicenter study.
Preterm infants randomized to...
05/15/2014
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