Experiences and learnings from developing and implementing a co-designed value-based healthcare framework within Victorian public oral health sector.

Objective This study aimed to describe the development and implementation of a co-designed value-based healthcare (VBHC) framework within the public dental sector in Victoria. Methods A mixed-method study was employed. Explorative qualitative design was used to examine patient, workforce and stakeholder perspectives of implementing VBHC.

Hürthle cell neoplasms diagnosed by fine needle aspiration are not associated with an increased risk of malignancy.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine the risk of neoplasm and malignancy in thyroid fine needle aspiration (FNA) diagnosed as atypia of undetermined significance with Hürthle cell change (AUS-H) or Hürthle cell neoplasm (HCN).

Study Design: A computerized search of our laboratory information system was performed to identify all thyroid FNA and correlating surgical pathology diagnoses including Hürthle cell or oncocyte in the diagnostic nomenclature. The risks of neoplasm and malignancy were calculated for AUS-H and HCN categories separately.