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Trends in the utilization, expenditure and costs of noninsulin glucose‐lowering drugs in the Medicaid population: Steady increases in glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonist and sodium–glucose transporter‐2 inhibitor use, prices and expenditure

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aims This study aimed to analyse changes in the utilization, expenditure and average cost of noninsulin glucose‐lowering drugs (GLDs) between 2008 and 2023. Methods This was a retrospective observational study of 2008–2023 data from the National Medicaid State Drug Utilization database.
Rawan O. Almadfaa
wiley   +1 more source

Medicare and VA Healthcare, September 2014 [PDF]

, 2014
Many Veterans who are eligible to receive their health care at VA facilities may question their need to enroll in Medicare Part B and Part D.

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Do drugs approved via expedited approval pathways have therapeutic advantages? A systematic review and meta‐analysis

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Regulators use expedited approval pathways to speed market approval and patient access to promising new drugs. However, there is uncertainty about whether these pathways are successful in approving drugs with significant therapeutic advantages. This systematic review aims to examine the safety, effectiveness and cost‐effectiveness of drugs approved via
Ashleigh Hooimeyer, Eliza J. McEwin, Zhicheng Wang, Joel Lexchin, Barbara Mintzes   +4 more
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Economic value of orthotic and prosthetic services among medicare beneficiaries: a claims-based retrospective cohort study, 2011–2014

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2018
Background There are few studies of the economic value of orthotic and prosthetic services. A prior cohort study of orthotic and prosthetic Medicare beneficiaries based on Medicare Parts A and B claims from 2007 to 2010 concluded that patients who ...
Allen Dobson, Kennan Murray, Nikolay Manolov, Joan E. DaVanzo   +3 more
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Medicare Part D: Simplifying the Program and Improving the Value of Information for Beneficiaries [PDF]

, 2008
Examines options for simplifying Medicare's prescription drug benefit, including streamlining benefit procedures and descriptions; further standardizing benefit parameters, especially cost-sharing rules; and modifying rules on plan ...
Jack Hoadley
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Incidence and In‐Hospital Mortality of Ventricular Septal Rupture Following Acute Myocardial Infarction

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a rare but devastating complication of acute myocardial infarction (MI), associated with high mortality despite advances in reperfusion therapy. However, contemporary data examining national trends in VSR outcomes and the evolving role of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in this population ...
Javier Fernandez, Namra Khan, Muni Rubens, Dorsa Majdpour, Masood Azhar, Mukesh Roy, Anshul Saxena, Sandra Chaparro, Javier Jimenez   +8 more
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Do Medicare Beneficiaries Living With HIV/AIDS Choose Prescription Drug Plans That Minimize Their Total Spending?

Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing, 2017
This article examines whether California Medicare beneficiaries with HIV/AIDS choose Part D prescription drug plans that minimize their expenses. Among beneficiaries without low-income supplementation, we estimate the excess cost, and the insurance ...
Katherine A. Desmond MS, Thomas H. Rice PhD, Arleen A. Leibowitz PhD   +2 more
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Patient‐ and Clinician‐Related Factors Associated With the Reduction in Opioid Use Among Adults With Chronic Non‐Cancer Pain: A Systematic Review

Clinical Pharmacology &Therapeutics, EarlyView.
Despite known risks, opioids are widely used for chronic non‐cancer pain (CNCP). Clinical guidelines now recommend deprescribing, but factors predicting success are poorly understood. This systematic review aimed to identify clinician and patient factors associated with attaining successful opioid dose reduction or discontinuation in adults with CNCP ...
Alessandra C. Marcelo, Sarah N. Hilmer, David J. Hunter, Stephanie Mathieson, Riyaas Mohamed, Leo Li, Natalie Fung, Anthony Yue, Manuela L. Ferreira   +8 more
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Will Part D Produce Savings in Part A and Part B? The Impact of Prescription Drug Coverage on Medicare Program Expenditures

Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing, 2007
This paper addresses the question of whether prescription drug coverage for Medicare beneficiaries is associated with lower spending for hospital and physician services.
Bruce C. Stuart, Becky A. Briesacher, Jalpa A. Doshi, Marian V. Wrobel, Fatima Baysac   +4 more
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Celebrating Pork: The Dubious Success of the Medicare Drug Benefit [PDF]

, 2007
Projected costs for Medicare Part D have been revised downward, causing some analysts to claim that the program has proven itself a success. This report explores the factors behind the lower cost projections and reaches far different conclusions.
Dean Baker
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