BACKGROUND
Efficiently caring for frail older adults will become an increasingly important part of health care reform;telemonitoring within homes may be an answer to improve outcomes. This study… (More)
OBJECTIVE
To determine utilisation of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); incidence of inpatient admissions for complications occurring within 30 days of ERCP and risk factors for… (More)
OBJECTIVE
To compare medical expenditures of patients receiving old and new colorectal cancer (CRC) regimens.
STUDY DESIGN
Using claims data, we identified 2 cohorts of privately insured patients… (More)
BACKGROUND
There is significant practice variation in oral anticoagulation (OAC) use following catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. It is not clear whether the risk of cardioembolism increases… (More)
PURPOSE
Osteoporosis Choice, an encounter decision aid, can engage patients and clinicians in shared decision making about osteoporosis treatment. Its effectiveness compared to the routine provision… (More)
PURPOSE
To compare medical expenditures of patients receiving old and new colorectal cancer (CRC) regimens.
STUDY DESIGN
USING CLAIMS DATA, WE IDENTIFIED TWO COHORTS OF PRIVATELY INSURED PATIENTS… (More)
Ambient intelligence has been defined as digital environments that are sensitive and responsive to the presence of people. It is not a purely technical vision, but a people oriented vision. The… (More)