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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 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedPost B, Norton EC, Hollenbeck B
Hospital-physician integration and Medicare's site-based outpatient payments.
AHRQ-funded; HS027044.
Citation: Post B, Norton EC, Hollenbeck B .
Hospital-physician integration and Medicare's site-based outpatient payments.
Health Serv Res 2021 Feb;56(1):7-15. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.13613..
Keywords: Hospitals, Payment, Medicare, Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Healthcare Delivery
Abara NO, Huang N, Raji MA
Effect of retail clinic use on continuity of care among Medicare beneficiaries.
Researchers examined the relationship between retail clinic use and primary care physician (PCP) continuity among Medicare enrollees in the Houston metropolitan area. They found that retail clinic use was lower in the elderly population, compared with the previously published rate in the younger populations. The lower rate of continuity of care observed among retail clinic users was an issue of concern, especially for those with chronic medical conditions.
AHRQ-funded; HS020642.
Citation: Abara NO, Huang N, Raji MA .
Effect of retail clinic use on continuity of care among Medicare beneficiaries.
J Am Board Fam Med 2019 Jul-Aug;32(4):531-38. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2019.04.180349..
Keywords: Medicare, Transitions of Care, Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Primary Care
Modi PK, Kaufman SR, Caram MV
Impact of Medicare office visit payment reform on urologic practices.
This study analyzed the impact of the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule on urologic practices. This new payment system modifies reimbursement for office evaluation and management visits. Researchers used a sample of 20% of National Medicare claims. They identified 2822 practices ranging from solo to multispecialty groups. Solo practices had the least benefit in reimbursement with most practices having a small increase in payment.
AHRQ-funded; HS025707.
Citation: Modi PK, Kaufman SR, Caram MV .
Impact of Medicare office visit payment reform on urologic practices.
Urology 2019 Apr;126:83-88. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2019.01.013..
Keywords: Medicare, Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Payment, Policy