Effects of Continuity of Care on Emergency Department Utilization in Children … – AJMC.com Managed Markets Network

Effects of Continuity of Care on Emergency Department Utilization in Children
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Conclusions: High continuity of ambulatory asthma care can decrease asthma-specific ED utilization risk in children with newly diagnosed asthma in Taiwan. We suggest that providers and the government reinforce the use of follow-up care and education

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Demographic Characteristics of Asthma Subjects Associated With Stepping Down … – AJMC.com Managed Markets Network

Demographic Characteristics of Asthma Subjects Associated With Stepping Down
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Methods: Subjects were included if they: 1) had ?2 FSC prescription claims prior to the index (step-down) date, 2) had ?1 asthma claim, 3) were aged 12 to 64 years, and 4) were continuously eligible for 12 months pre- and post index. Subjects were …

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Initiation of Inhaled Corticosteroid and Long-Acting b2-adrenergic Agonist … – AJMC.com Managed Markets Network

Initiation of Inhaled Corticosteroid and Long-Acting b2-adrenergic Agonist
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Study Design: The current study is a retrospective cohort analysis of patients with asthma, aged 12 to 64 years, new to ICS/LABA combination therapy, using—US healthcare claims data between June 1, 2007, and December 31, 2010. Methods: Patients with …

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