The American journal of managed care
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The economic burden of osteoporotic fractures may be much higher than estimated: just the tip of the iceberg. In this letter, we suggest that the cost of these fractures might be underestimated by considering only direct medical cost.
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Hypertension (HTN) control among diabetics is essential to preventing macrovascular complications. We investigated correlates of HTN control among a national sample of 1313 patients with diabetes receiving care in ambulatory care settings. ⋯ Patients with diabetes seen in diverse primary care settings had a low probability of having blood pressure (BP) controlled to the recommended levels. Care setting-specific policies may prove useful in improving BP control. Continued attention is still warranted for racial and ethnic disparities in HTN control.
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To assess adherence to specialty medications for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at an integrated health system specialty pharmacy (HSSP) and identify characteristics associated with adherence. ⋯ At an integrated HSSP, patients with RA paid low out-of-pocket costs for bDMARD therapy and achieved high treatment adherence. Data suggest that integrated HSSPs assist patients in removing financial barriers to treatment.
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The study's objectives were to explore the impact of personal/organizational knowledge, prior breach status of organizations, and framed scenarios on the choices made by privacy officers regarding the decision to report a breach. ⋯ Study findings show there are gray areas where privacy officers make their own decisions, and there is a difference in the types of decisions they are making on a day-to-day basis. Future guidance and policies need to address these gaps and can use the insight provided by the results of this study.
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Multicancer early detection technology could help reduce cancer mortality compared to the current strategy of single-cancer screening tests.