A pilot program for CalPERS reduced healthcare costs for members undergoing hip and knee replacements by 19%. The program, which provided list of designated facilities that met quality requirements, resulted in lower prices for procedures performed at non-designated facilities.
A recent study published in Cancer journal by HealthCore confirms disparities in breast cancer treatment between African-American and white women. White women were more likely to receive anti-estrogen therapy compared to African-American women, despite both groups having similar cancer stages. The study highlights the need for improved...
A HealthCore study found that Metanx tablets reduced anticonvulsant medication use by 31% among patients diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. The treatment also resulted in a 30% reduction in medical costs related to diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy.
The study found that compliant patients have better outcomes with inhaled corticosteroids, while those taking oral controllers had higher treatment benefits and better quality of life. The researchers suggest that 'one size fits all' does not apply when treating asthma patients, emphasizing the need for personalized treatment.
A study by HealthCore found that MS patients managed by a specialty pharmacy program were more compliant with their medications, resulting in a higher medication possession ratio of 86 percent. This led to a lower risk of hospitalization for the disease and reduced medical costs.
A new critical care pathway, ACSETS, was implemented at four western New York hospitals to improve treatment and outcomes for patients with acute coronary syndrome. The study found that ACSES patients had a 19% lower mortality rate one year after discharge compared to pre-ACSES patients.