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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedHart A, Gustafson SK, Wey A
The association between loss of Medicare, immunosuppressive medication use, and kidney transplant outcomes.
The purpose of this study was to determine the association between the timing of Medicare loss and immunosuppressive medication fills and kidney allograft loss. Findings indicated that the medication possession ratio (MPR) was lower for recipients with early or late Medicare loss compared with no coverage loss for all immunosuppressive medication types. When recipients were matched by age, posttransplant timing of Medicare loss, and donor risk, the hazard of allograft loss was significantly higher after Medicare loss, with no difference in the hazard for on-time Medicare loss.
AHRQ-funded; HS024527.
Citation: Hart A, Gustafson SK, Wey A .
The association between loss of Medicare, immunosuppressive medication use, and kidney transplant outcomes.
Am J Transplant 2019 Jul;19(7):1964-71. doi: 10.1111/ajt.15293..
Keywords: Kidney Disease and Health, Medicare, Medication, Outcomes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Transplantation
Doll JA, Hellkamp AS, Goyal A
Treatment, outcomes, and adherence to medication regimens among dual Medicare-Medicaid-eligible adults with myocardial infarction.
The purpose of the study was to examine the association of dual-eligible status with clinical outcomes and adherence to medication regimens among older adults after MI. The investigators found that compared with Medicare-only patients, older adults with dual Medicare-Medicaid eligibility presenting with MI had superior rates of medication adherence but higher rates of postdischarge readmission and adverse cardiovascular outcomes.
AHRQ-funded; HS021092.
Citation: Doll JA, Hellkamp AS, Goyal A .
Treatment, outcomes, and adherence to medication regimens among dual Medicare-Medicaid-eligible adults with myocardial infarction.
JAMA Cardiol 2016 Oct 1;1(7):787-94. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2016.2724..
Keywords: Elderly, Medicaid, Medicare, Medication, Heart Disease and Health, Outcomes, Patient Adherence/Compliance