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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedEncinosa WE, Bae J
AHRQ Author: Encinosa WE
Will meaningful use electronic medical records reduce hospital costs?
The authors examined what impact the 5 core medication meaningful use (MU) criteria have on hospital-acquired adverse drug events (ADEs) and their costs in 2010, as a baseline for the start of MU implementation in 2011. They developed a quality indicator to track in-hospital ADEs and concluded that the adoption of core medication MU elements will cut ADE rates, with cost savings that recoup 22% of information technology costs.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Encinosa WE, Bae J .
Will meaningful use electronic medical records reduce hospital costs?
Am J Manag Care 2013 Nov;19(10 Spec No):eSP19-25.
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Keywords: Adverse Drug Events (ADE), Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Medication
Katz DF, Sun J, Khatri V
QTc interval screening in an opioid treatment program.
This pilot study supports the feasibility of implementing a population-based electrocardiographic monitoring program in order to decrease the QTc interval in high-risk patients undergoing methadone maintenance in an opioid treatment program. Clinical characteristics alone were inadequate to identify patients in need of electrocardiographic screening.
AHRQ-funded; HS021138
Citation: Katz DF, Sun J, Khatri V .
QTc interval screening in an opioid treatment program.
Am J Cardiol. 2013 Oct 1;112(7):1013-8. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2013.05.037..
Keywords: Opioids, Medication, Substance Abuse, Screening, Adverse Drug Events (ADE), Adverse Events, Medication: Safety, Risk, Implementation