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WMJ
November 2024
School of Engineering, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia.
Introduction: The use of clinical characteristics to differentiate obstructive lung diseases remains unclear, with limited supporting studies. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of signs and symptoms from clinical questionnaires in diagnosing obstructive lung diseases.
Methods: This prospective cohort study included patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, or asthma-COPD overlap (ACOS) based on spirometry.
BJPsych Open
October 2024
Department of Psychiatry, University College Dublin, Ireland; Lucena Clinic, Rathgar, Dublin, Ireland; and CHI Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland.
Background: Adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) clinics are in their infancy in Ireland and internationally. There is an urgent need for clinical evaluation of these services. Until now, clinical outcomes have relied mainly on functional scales and/or quality of life.
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September 2024
Association of American Medical Colleges, 655 K St NW, Ste 100, Washington, DC 20001. Email:
Objectives: The number of commercial beneficiaries cared for by accountable care organizations (ACOs) is growing, but the literature examining their trends is nascent.
Study Design: We examined commercial claims data from 2019 to 2021 to compare beneficiaries attributed to participants in Medicare Shared Savings Program ACOs with and without a major teaching hospital.
Methods: We calculated mortality and spending by setting for each ACO type by year.
Cureus
August 2024
Policy and Compliance, Council of Health Insurance, Riyadh, SAU.
Background: The Health Sector Transformation Program (HSTP) has been established as part of Saudi Vision 2030. Despite the significant progress achieved in previous years, the HSTP addresses multiple challenges. One of these challenges is that the current healthcare model prioritizes treatment over prevention.
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January 2024
School of Public Health, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.
Goals: Of 513 accountable care organizations (ACOs) participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) in 2020, 67% generated a positive shared savings of approximately $2.3 billion. This research aimed to examine their financial performance trends and drivers over time.
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