Association of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Use With Hospitalized Pneumonia in Medicare Beneficiaries 65 Years or Older With and Without Medical Conditions, 2014 to 2017.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2022.5472
Abstract: Importance The association of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) use with pneumonia hospitalization in older adults, especially those with underlying medical conditions, is not well described. Objective To evaluate the association of PCV13 use with… read more here.
Keywords: pcv13; pneumonia; beneficiaries years; medical conditions ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Machine-Learning Algorithms for Predicting Opioid Overdose Risk Among Medicare Beneficiaries With Opioid Prescriptions
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.0968
Abstract: Key Points Question Can machine-learning approaches predict opioid overdose risk among fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries? Findings In this prognostic study of the administrative claims data of 560 057 Medicare beneficiaries, the deep neural network and gradient boosting… read more here.
Keywords: machine; risk; machine learning; opioid overdose ... See more keywords
Disruptions in Care for Medicare Beneficiaries With Severe Mental Illness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.45677
Abstract: Key Points Question Was the COVID-19 pandemic associated with changes in mental health–related utilization for individuals with severe mental illness in the United States? Findings In this cohort study of more than 650 000 Medicare beneficiaries… read more here.
Keywords: medicare beneficiaries; covid pandemic; mental illness; severe mental ... See more keywords
Association of Participation in the Maryland Primary Care Program With COVID-19 Outcomes Among Medicare Beneficiaries
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.49791
Abstract: Key Points Question Are the advanced primary care services provided by primary care practices in the Maryland Primary Care Program (MDPCP) associated with better COVID-19 outcomes, including vaccination, case, hospitalization, and death rates? Findings In… read more here.
Keywords: covid outcomes; maryland primary; care; primary care ... See more keywords
Association of Academic Medical Center Presence With Clinical Outcomes at Neighboring Community Hospitals Among Medicare Beneficiaries
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.54559
Abstract: Key Points Question Is the presence of an academic medical center (AMC) within a health care market associated with better outcomes for patients treated at neighboring nonteaching hospitals? Findings In this retrospective cohort study of… read more here.
Keywords: medical center; presence; patients treated; medicare beneficiaries ... See more keywords
Patient Characteristics Associated With Being Offered or Choosing Telephone vs Video Virtual Visits Among Medicare Beneficiaries
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.5242
Abstract: Key Points Question What patient characteristics are associated with being offered or choosing telephone vs video visits? Findings In this survey study of 4691 Medicare beneficiaries (representing 27 887 642 Medicare beneficiaries), 17% receiving care from practices… read more here.
Keywords: offered choosing; choosing telephone; telephone; telephone visits ... See more keywords
Association of Maryland Global Budget Revenue With Spending and Outcomes Related to Surgical Care for Medicare Beneficiaries With Cancer.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2022.0135
Abstract: Importance In 2014, Maryland initiated the global budget revenue (GBR) model, placing caps on total hospital expenditures across all care sites. The GBR program aims to reduce unnecessary utilization while maintaining or improving care quality.… read more here.
Keywords: control states; budget revenue; global budget; care ... See more keywords
Medical claims paid by workers' compensation insurance among US Medicare beneficiaries, 1999-2016.
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DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23221
Abstract: BACKGROUND Workers' compensation claims among Medicare beneficiaries have not been described previously. To examine the healthcare burden of work-related injury and illness among Medicare beneficiaries, we assessed the characteristics, healthcare utilization, and financial costs among… read more here.
Keywords: 1999 2016; work related; workers compensation; medicare beneficiaries ... See more keywords
Urinary retention and catheter use among U.S. female Medicare beneficiaries: Prevalence and risk factors
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DOI: 10.1002/nau.23248
Abstract: To identify the prevalence of and risk factors for urinary retention and catheterization among female Medicare beneficiaries. read more here.
Keywords: prevalence risk; urinary retention; among female; risk factors ... See more keywords
Patient Characteristics and Treatment Patterns among Medicare Beneficiaries Initiating PCSK9 Inhibitor Therapy
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DOI: 10.1007/s10557-020-07028-3
Abstract: Purpose There is limited real-world evidence around use of proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin type 9 inhibitors (PCSK9i) among US older adults. This study examined baseline characteristics of fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare beneficiaries newly initiating PCSK9i therapy during… read more here.
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Provider and Patient Characteristics of Medicare Beneficiaries Who Are High-Risk for COVID-19 Mortality
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-021-06857-8
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The Medicare population comprises 60 million Americans, many of whom are the most vulnerable people susceptible to COVID-19 mortality. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine recommended targeting high-risk individuals including older individuals… read more here.
Keywords: medicare beneficiaries; medicine; high risk; covid mortality ... See more keywords