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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedStevens JP, Nyweide DJ, Maresh S
Comparison of hospital resource use and outcomes among hospitalists, primary care physicians, and other generalists.
The purpose of this study was to examine differences in the use of health care resources and outcomes among hospitalized patients cared for by hospitalists, their own primary care physicians (PCPs), or other generalists. The investigators found that a PCP's prior experience with a patient may be associated with inpatient use of resources and patient outcomes.
AHRQ-funded; HS024288.
Citation: Stevens JP, Nyweide DJ, Maresh S .
Comparison of hospital resource use and outcomes among hospitalists, primary care physicians, and other generalists.
JAMA Intern Med 2017 Dec;177(12):1781-87. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.5824..
Keywords: Healthcare Utilization, Hospitalization, Outcomes, Primary Care
Angier H, Hoopes M, Marino M
Uninsured primary care visit disparities under the Affordable Care Act.
The researchers aimed to assess changes in insurance coverage at community health center (CHC) visits after the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid expansion by race and ethnicity. After the ACA was implemented, uninsured visit rates decreased for all racial and ethnic groups. Hispanic patients experienced the greatest increases in Medicaid-insured visit rates after ACA implementation in expansion states.
AHRQ-funded; HS024270.
Citation: Angier H, Hoopes M, Marino M .
Uninsured primary care visit disparities under the Affordable Care Act.
Ann Fam Med 2017 Sep;15(5):434-42. doi: 10.1370/afm.2125.
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Keywords: Uninsured, Primary Care, Disparities, Healthcare Utilization, Access to Care
Flieger SP
Impact of a patient-centered medical home pilot on utilization, quality, and costs and variation in medical homeness.
This study evaluated the impact of a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) pilot on utilization, costs, and quality and assessed variation in PCMH components. There were no statistically significant findings for utilization, cost, or quality in the expected direction. Medical Home Index (MHI) scores suggest variation in type and level of implemented features.
AHRQ-funded; HS021385.
Citation: Flieger SP .
Impact of a patient-centered medical home pilot on utilization, quality, and costs and variation in medical homeness.
J Ambul Care Manage 2017 Jul/Sep;40(3):228-37. doi: 10.1097/jac.0000000000000162.
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Keywords: Patient-Centered Healthcare, Quality of Care, Primary Care, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Utilization
Gao YN, Nocon RS, Sharma R
What factors are associated with Medicaid patients' use of health centers?.
This study identified patient and neighborhood factors associated with health center (HC) use. Dually eligible patients and those with high chronic disease burden had lower odds of HC use. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families participants and Hispanic beneficiaries had higher odds. Local HC presence predicted higher HC use.
AHRQ-funded; HS000084.
Citation: Gao YN, Nocon RS, Sharma R .
What factors are associated with Medicaid patients' use of health centers?.
J Prim Care Community Health 2017 Jul;8(3):141-46. doi: 10.1177/2150131916687919.
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Keywords: Community-Based Practice, Healthcare Utilization, Medicaid, Primary Care, Social Determinants of Health
Baron KG, Lattie E, Ho J
Interest and use of mental health and specialty behavioral medicine counseling in US primary care patients.
This study investigating interest in mental health and specialty behavioral medicine counseling and predictors of utilization over 1 year among primary care patients found high interest but low utilization. Interest in receiving services at the baseline initial survey was the strongest predictor of utilization.
AHRQ-funded; HS00078
Citation: Baron KG, Lattie E, Ho J .
Interest and use of mental health and specialty behavioral medicine counseling in US primary care patients.
Int J Behav Med. 2013 Mar;20(1):69-76. doi: 10.1007/s12529-011-9211-4..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Healthcare Utilization, Primary Care