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Examining Treatment Costs Related to HIV-Positive Dually Enrolled Medicare Beneficiaries
06/18/2015
In the United States, Medicare and Medicaid account for more than three-quarters of domestic federal spending on HIV/AIDS treatment. In turn, policymakers are interested in monitoring the cost and quality of treatments for HIV/AIDS. 
In the United States, Medicare and Medicaid account for more than three-quarters of domestic federal spending on HIV/AIDS treatment. In turn, policymakers are interested in monitoring the cost and quality of treatments for HIV/AIDS. 
In the United States, Medicare...
06/18/2015
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Study Finds Acetylcysteine Offers No Benefits for Patients with IPF
06/19/2014
Previous studies have suggested that acetylcysteine is a beneficial treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF); however, data from placebo-controlled trials are lacking. A recent study by the Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Clinical...
Previous studies have suggested that acetylcysteine is a beneficial treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF); however, data from placebo-controlled trials are lacking. A recent study by the Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Clinical...
Previous studies have suggested...
06/19/2014
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New RA Care Model Reduces Costs and Improves Quality
02/17/2015
Rheumatoid arthritis is largely associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and overall costs.
Rheumatoid arthritis is largely associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and overall costs.
Rheumatoid arthritis is largely...
02/17/2015
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Hospital Readmissions Following Cardiovascular Events
12/15/2014
Reducing hospital readmissions has become a top priority for health policy due to high costs to the healthcare system. Hospital readmissions are especially noted in the older population, with 1 in 5 Medicare beneficiaries being readmitted...
Reducing hospital readmissions has become a top priority for health policy due to high costs to the healthcare system. Hospital readmissions are especially noted in the older population, with 1 in 5 Medicare beneficiaries being readmitted...
Reducing hospital readmissions...
12/15/2014
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Increased Risk of Cardiac Arrhythmia and Death with Azithromycin and Levofloxacin
04/22/2014
Since the 2012 FDA warning of QT prolongation risks with azithromycin, the drug has been associated with increased risk of death among patients at high baseline risk, but not for younger and middle-aged adults. A recent study examined the...
Since the 2012 FDA warning of QT prolongation risks with azithromycin, the drug has been associated with increased risk of death among patients at high baseline risk, but not for younger and middle-aged adults. A recent study examined the...
Since the 2012 FDA warning of QT...
04/22/2014
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ACS Medication Adherence Following Hospital Discharge
12/18/2013
Dallas—After acute coronary syndrome (ACS) hospital discharge, patient adherence to medications is poor. By 1 month post-discharge, one-third of patients stop taking at least 1 medication prescribed, and by 1 year post-discharge, only...
Dallas—After acute coronary syndrome (ACS) hospital discharge, patient adherence to medications is poor. By 1 month post-discharge, one-third of patients stop taking at least 1 medication prescribed, and by 1 year post-discharge, only...
Dallas—After acute coronary...
12/18/2013
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In the Wake of the Veterans Affairs Scandal, A New Leader Is Named
08/19/2014
Following approval from the House of Representatives, the Senate unanimously confirmed Robert McDonald, as the new VA secretary.
Following approval from the House of Representatives, the Senate unanimously confirmed Robert McDonald, as the new VA secretary.
Following approval from the...
08/19/2014
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Cost Comparison of Topical Testosterone Agents
11/21/2013
Male hypogonadism is associated with a number of chronic conditions, including decreased bone and muscle mass, sexual dysfunction, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, back and neck pain, and psychiatric disorders. 
Male hypogonadism is associated with a number of chronic conditions, including decreased bone and muscle mass, sexual dysfunction, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, back and neck pain, and psychiatric disorders. 
Male hypogonadism is associated...
11/21/2013
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Recurrent Acute MI Hospitalizations among Medicare Beneficiaries
01/20/2015
In a national sample of Medicare beneficiaries, a study found that the rate of recurrent hospitalizations for acute myocardial infarction has decreased in recent years, according to a recent study.
In a national sample of Medicare beneficiaries, a study found that the rate of recurrent hospitalizations for acute myocardial infarction has decreased in recent years, according to a recent study.
In a national sample of Medicare...
01/20/2015
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5 Years After ACA Enacted: Poll Examines Opinion on the Law
06/18/2015
March marked 5 years since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed into law. With the Supreme Court set to weigh in on the law in the case of King v. Burwell, the Kaiser Family Foundation presented results of a poll...
March marked 5 years since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed into law. With the Supreme Court set to weigh in on the law in the case of King v. Burwell, the Kaiser Family Foundation presented results of a poll...
March marked 5 years since the...
06/18/2015
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