Quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries with disabilities under the age of 65 years.

abstract：:By 2018, Medicare payments will be tied to quality of care. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services currently use quality-based metric for some reimbursements through their different programs. Existing and future quality metrics will rely on risk adjustment to avoid unfairly punishing those who see the sickest,...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Al Kazzi ES,Hutfless S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To estimate the direct and indirect costs associated with disability due to multiple sclerosis (MS) in Poland. METHODS:Recently a cost-of-illness study was conducted in the Czech Republic, involving 909 patients with different levels of disability (the COMS study). Data on resource use from this trial was extrapo...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Szmurło D,Fundament T,Ziobro M,Kruntorádová K,Doležal T,Głogowski C

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Growing understanding of the mechanisms and epidemiology of neonatal herpes simplex virus acquisition allows for the development of a new management of the pregnant patient, one that will reduce the risk of transmitting herpes to the newborn. Maternal herpes simplex virus infection, especially acquired during pregnanc...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Baker DA

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this special report, the economics of prior authorization is examined with a focus on the break-even rate that requests are denied. Using a simple theoretical model, comparative static results are derived and used to consider the cost-effectiveness implications of future changes in prior authorization policies. ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Grant WC,Yoder DM,Mullins CD

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review was designed to explore and review the range of patient-reported outcomes used to assess people with epilepsy. Literature searches were conducted through EMBASE.com and supplemented with hand searching of relevant articles. References obtained through hand searches were compared with EMBASE.com citations u...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Stafford M,Gavriel S,Lloyd A

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This cross-sectional study examined the prevalence and burden of major depressive disorder (MDD) among adults in urban China. METHODS:Data were included from the 2012 China National Health and Wellness Survey. Respondents self-reporting physician diagnosis of depression and screening positive for MDD (Patie...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Gupta S,Goren A,Dong P,Liu D

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To review and compare methods for indirect comparison of aflibercept and ranibizumab in patients with diabetic macular edema. METHODS:Post-stratification, inverse probability weighting based on simulated data, weight optimization, and regression model techniques were used to compare pooled individual patient-level...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Regnier SA,Alsop J,Wright J,Nixon R,Staines H,Fajnkuchen F

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fondaparinux sodium is the first in a new class of anticoagulants that selectively inhibits Factor Xa. It produces a predictable pharmacologic response, obviating the need for coagulation monitoring. Additionally, this agent does not bind to platelet Factor 4, thereby reducing the risk of thrombocytopenia. Clinical tr...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Wade WE,Spruill WJ

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been great technological advances in the use of antiretroviral therapies to slow down disease progression in HIV/AIDS. Combinations of therapeutics and the use of several diagnostic methods have resulted in both declines in mortality and the occurrence of opportunistic infections. The higher costs of these ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Bos JM,Berg LT,Postma MJ

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Dutch basic health insurance is based on the principles of regulated competition. This implies that insurers and providers compete on price and quality while the regulator sets certain rules to achieve public objectives such as solidarity. Two regulatory aspects of this scheme are that insurers are not allowed to ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： van Kleef RC,van de Ven WP,van Vliet RC

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The second symposium of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer took place in September 2011 at the European Parliament in Brussels (Belgium). The aim of the symposium was to discuss a wide range of topics in health-related quality of life, symptom research and cancer clinical trials, including ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Dormer L

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is a continual challenge trying to improve the quality of prescribing while concurrently trying to address increasing pharmaceutical development, utilization and expenditure. National and regional reforms and initiatives in Sweden have moderated growth in ambulatory drug expenditure to 2.7% per annum in recent year...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Godman B,Wettermark B,Hoffmann M,Andersson K,Haycox A,Gustafsson LL

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, high-cost medicines have increasingly been challenging the public health budget in all countries including high-income economies. In this context, this study aims to survey, analyze and compare prices of medicines that likely contribute to high expenditure for the public payers in high-incom...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Vogler S,Zimmermann N,Babar ZU

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rapid rise in health care expenses has resulted in an increased interest in the cost of treatments from a cost-effectiveness point of view for management purposes and in a reimbursement setting. The economics of radiotherapy within the global context of health care, and more specifically of cancer therapy, are dis...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Lievens Y,Slotman BJ

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nursing homes are facing increased environmental pressures to improve quality of care. However, this increased emphasis on quality comes at a time when nursing homes are facing revenue constraints as a result of the repeal of the Boren amendment, increased reimbursement based on prospective payment systems and widespr...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Weech-Maldonado R,Mor V,Oluwole A

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) 50th Anniversary Conference was held on the 15-16 March in Brussels, Belgium. More than 1100 participants (including EORTC members and staff, national research organizations, health authorities, patient advocacy groups, European Commission, cancer ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Bean J,Bottomley A,Meunier F

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adalimumab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits TNF, an osteogenic cytokine involved in the pathogenesis of chronic, disabling inflammatory diseases. Adalimumab is indicated for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and Crohn's disease. It alleviates the symptoms of these diseases, preven...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Gladman DD,Brown RE

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reconciliation refers to the process through which two or more independent forward translations are merged into one single translation. This critical step in the translation process is difficult to formalize. The purpose of this review is to analyze how reconciliation is specified in leading guidelines for the transla...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Koller M,Kantzer V,Mear I,Zarzar K,Martin M,Greimel E,Bottomley A,Arnott M,Kuliś D,ISOQOL TCA-SIG.

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review considers some of the broad principles that concern quality of life assessment. These are discussed in relation to health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and the measurement of subjective well-being. It is argued that there are serious logical and methodological issues concerning HRQOL measurement, to the ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Cummins RA,Lau AL,Stokes M

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a leading cause of hospitalization among gastrointestinal diseases resulting in considerable financial burden to patients. However the direct costs for nonsurgical management in CP remains unexplored. METHODS:A cross sectional study was carried out (2011-14) in the Department of...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Kamat N,Pai G,Mallayasamy SR,Kamath A,S R

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Breast cancer, the second most common cancer in women, exerts a multidimensional grave effect on affected women. Among the several subtypes of breast cancer, the overexpression of the human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 gene is associated with poorer survival and higher relapse rates. Trastuzumab, a m...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Petrou P

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Biosimilars can directly reduce the cost of treating patients for whom a reference biologic is indicated by offering a highly similar, lower priced alternative. We examine factors related to biosimilar regulatory approval, uptake, pricing, and financing and the potential impact on drug expenditures in the U....

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Grewal S,Ramsey S,Balu S,Carlson JJ

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rotavirus diarrhea is a major health problem among young children worldwide with potential negative impacts on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This study assessed the impact of rotavirus diarrhea on HRQoL of children and their caregivers. METHODS:We performed a cross-sectional study among 460 hospit...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Rochanathimoke O,Riewpaiboon A,Postma MJ,Thinyounyong W,Thavorncharoensap M

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Economists' approaches to priority setting focus on the principles of opportunity cost, marginal analysis and choice under scarcity. These approaches are based on the premise that it is possible to design a rational priority setting system that will produce legitimate changes in resource allocation. However, beyond is...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Peacock SJ,Mitton C,Ruta D,Donaldson C,Bate A,Hedden L

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurological disease affecting older adults. Consequently, this disease should be a focus among payers, with increasing utilization of newer premium-priced patent-protected add-on therapies to stabilize or even improve motor function over time. However, expenditure ca...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Brkicic LS,Godman B,Voncina L,Sovic S,Relja M

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rates of antibiotic resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa are increasing worldwide. The multidrug-resistant (MDR) phenotype in P. aeruginosa could be mediated by several mechanisms including multidrug efflux systems, enzyme production, outer membrane protein (porin) loss and target mutations. Currently, no internationa...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Hirsch EB,Tam VH

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:For optimum results from pharmacological management of overactive bladder, adherence to prescribed medication is required. Overactive bladder treatment has been compromised by low adherence and persistence to medications, losing many people who might benefit from treatment and exposing them to unnecessary ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Wagg A

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The cost of interferon-free combination therapies remains high to provide widespread access to treatment, regardless of fibrosis stage. AIM:To estimate the cost-effectiveness of simeprevir/daclatasvir (SMV/DCV) therapy in treatment-naïve chronic hepatitis C genotype-1b patients with moderate fibrosis. METH...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Gimeno-Ballester V,Mar J,San Miguel R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 15th International Symposium for Health Information Management Research (ISHIMR) was organized jointly by University Hospital Zurich (Switzerland), the University of St Gallen (St Gallen, Switzerland) and the University of Sheffield (Sheffield, UK). Participants included researchers, healthcare professionals, heal...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Bath PA,Sen BA,Raptis DA,Mettler T

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) play an important role in reimbursement decisions when one of the criteria is the cost-effectiveness of the health technology. While for many generic QALYs (e.g., based on the EQ-5D) are viewed as the gold standard, there has been a considerable increase in interest in using conditi...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Petrillo J,Cairns J

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00