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Geographic and Age-Based Variations in Medicare Reimbursement Among ASSH Members. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate how American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) members\u27 Medicare reimbursement depends on their geographical location and number of years in practice. Methods: Demographic data for surgeons
Gaspar, Michael P.   +5 more
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Heterogeneity of Rheumatoid Arthritis‐Associated Interstitial Lung Disease by Longitudinal Forced Vital Capacity Trajectory and Associations with Disease Outcomes

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective We aimed to identify unique disease trajectories within rheumatoid arthritis‐associated interstitial lung disease (RA‐ILD) based on longitudinal forced vital capacity (FVC) values and their associated clinical outcomes. Methods We performed a cohort study of RA‐ILD within the Veterans Health Administration from 1999‐2021. RA‐ILD patients were
Bryant R. England   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Limited English Proficient Population: Describing Medicare, Medicaid, and Dual Beneficiaries

open access: yesHealth Equity, 2018
Purpose: The Limited English Proficient (LEP) population experiences well-documented suboptimal health outcomes and substandard provider experiences.
Kimberly Proctor   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gender Disparities in Anti-dementia Medication Use among Older Adults: Health Equity Considerations and Management of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

open access: yesFrontiers in Pharmacology, 2021
Objective: The prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in women is higher than men. However, the knowledge of gender disparity in ADRD treatment is limited.
Z. Kevin Lu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Moneyball in Medicare

open access: yesJournal of Health Economics, 2018
US policymakers place high priority on tying Medicare payments to the value of care delivered. A critical part of this effort is the Hospital Value-based Purchasing Program (HVBP), which rewards or penalizes hospitals based on their quality and episode-based costs of care and incentivizes integration between hospitals and post-acute care providers ...
Edward C. Norton   +3 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Physician Referral Patterns to Physical Therapists for Managing Knee Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective Analysis of Electronic Health Records from an Integrated Health System

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objectives This study aims to describe the frequency and timing of physician referrals to physical therapists (PT) and other treatments prescribed over 12 months in patients with recent onset of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The study also aims to identify determinants of early PT referrals.
Samannaaz S. Khoja   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transitioning From Medicaid Expansion Programs to Medicare: Making Sure Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries Get Financial Help [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
The Affordable Care Act allows states to offer Medicaid coverage to low-income adults who would not have qualified under previous law. This population will face higher cost-sharing requirements when they transition to Medicare, although some may be ...
Jay Dev   +2 more
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Knee crepitus and osteoarthritis features in young adults following traumatic knee injury

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective This study explored the association between knee crepitus and the presence, and worsening, of structural osteoarthritis features and self‐reported outcomes in young adults following traumatic knee injury. Methods One‐year following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), 112 participants (41 female participants; median age 28 years)
Jamon L Couch   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dental, Vision, And Hearing Services: Access, Spending, And Coverage For Medicare Beneficiaries.

open access: yesHealth Affairs, 2020
Among Medicare beneficiaries, dental, vision, and hearing services could be characterized as high need, high cost, and low use. While Medicare does not cover most of these services, coverage has increased recently as a result of changes in state Medicaid
Amber Willink   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The Obama Administration's 2010 Call Letter for Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans: Implications for Beneficiaries [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Outlines key provisions and changes in the Medicare Advantage or Medicare Prescription Drug plans in 2010. Discusses requirements to improve accountability, promote informed health plan choices, and increase beneficiary ...

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