In This Week’s Issue:
1. Alliance for Aging Research: Promoting Wellness in Older Adults with Mental Illnesses and Substance Use Disorders: Call to Action to All Stakeholders, click here to read the white paper.
2. HealthLeaders: 6 Themes Driving Healthcare Leaders To Change, click here read the article.
3. Patient EngagementHIT: Patient Engagement Technology Comes to Forefront in Healthcare, click here to read the article.
4. FierceHealthcare: Patient-Centered Medical Home Program Saves Carefirst $1.2B, Pays Off For Doctors, click here to read the article.
5. Video: It All Starts with Patient Engagement, click here to watch the video.
6. FDA Meeting for Patient-Focused Drug Development on Chronic Pain, click here to register.
7. Upcoming Events and Webinars, see details below.
8. Medical Journal Articles, see details below.
9. AHRQ Effective Program Updates, see details below
1. Alliance for Aging Research: Promoting Wellness in Older Adults with Mental Illnesses and Substance Use Disorders: Call to Action to All Stakeholders, click here to read the white paper.
2. HealthLeaders: 6 Themes Driving Healthcare Leaders To Change, click here read the article.
3. Patient EngagementHIT: Patient Engagement Technology Comes to Forefront in Healthcare, click here to read the article.
4. FierceHealthcare: Patient-Centered Medical Home Program Saves Carefirst $1.2B, Pays Off For Doctors, click here to read the article.
5. Video: It All Starts with Patient Engagement, click here to watch the video.
6. FDA Meeting for Patient-Focused Drug Development on Chronic Pain, click here to register.
7. Upcoming Events and Webinars, see details below.
8. Medical Journal Articles, see details below.
9. AHRQ Effective Program Updates, see details below
1. Alliance for Aging Research: Promoting Wellness in Older Adults with Mental Illnesses and Substance Use Disorders: Call to Action to All Stakeholders
The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry has published a white paper co-authored by the Susan Peschin of the Alliance for Aging Research and Dilip Jeste of the Stein Institute that summarizes the current state of knowledge on specific mental illness and substance abuse concerns in older Americans, identifies research gaps, and presents recommendations for health education and public policy. “While there is no one answer for every disease, individualized and person-centered care will have the greatest impact in promoting wellness and longevity. The take-home message is that, while there is still much work to be done, there are many actions that communities, clinicians, and families can take right now to help ensure the latter years of their loved one’s lives are spent in happiness, not hopelessness.” Click here to read the white paper.
2. HealthLeaders: 6 Themes Driving Healthcare Leaders To Change
Philip Betbeze notes that an intense focus on patient-centered care is helping drive change in health care. A report featuring candid conversations with 24 industry leaders from a variety of healthcare subsectors shows broad agreement on six themes that should drive healthcare convergence and an improvement of the patient experience. To win, these subsectors must learn to collaborate, says the report. Authored by by privately held real estate firm Transwestern and IMEG, a design and consulting firm, the report features collected responses from a discussion among thought leaders at 24 healthcare-related organizations. ‘Healthcare by 2020 will be forced to be more patient-centered with an emphasis on convenience,’ said Amy Waer MD, vice dean of education and academic programs at the Texas A&M College of Medicine.” Click here read the article.
3. Patient EngagementHIT: Patient Engagement Technology Comes to Forefront in Healthcare
In an article for Patient EngagementHIT, Sara Health reports on a new International Data Corporation (IDC) report that highlights new patient engagement technology. “Specifically, patient engagement technologies are combining numerous patient-facing tools. Engagement tools have patient and healthcare navigation capabilities, support chronic disease management programs, and connect patients with their care using remote patient monitoring capabilities. Patient engagement technology has become commonplace in the healthcare place through the ubiquitous patient adoption of computers, smartphones, and mobile tablets, the report noted. Healthcare technologies are increasingly becoming more patient-facing, the report continued. Traditionally, leading patient engagement technologies have included patient portals or secure messaging tools. But these technologies have left the patient beholden to the provider.” Click here to read the article.
4. FierceHealthcare: Patient-Centered Medical Home Program Saves Carefirst $1.2B, Pays Off For Doctors
In an article for FierceHealthcare, Joanne Finnegan reports that CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield’s patient-centered medical home model and demonstrated both quality care and cost savings. “The PCMH program works in conjunction with CareFirst’s supporting Total Care and Cost Improvement program. CareFirst assigns registered nurses to work with practices to help set up care plans and provide follow-up to patients. The insurer contracts to provide enhanced home monitoring, complex case management, diabetes management, pharmacy coordination and other services that can help patients and support physicians. The results? Since the PCMH program’s inception in 2011, all CareFirst members experienced 21.3% fewer hospital admissions, 22.5% fewer emergency room visits and 7.8% fewer days in the hospital.” Click here to read the article.
5. Video: It All Starts with Patient Engagement
Ellie Dohoney discusses how her organization, Research!America, focuses on patient engagement in their work. “I think patient engagement actually is the starting point for our efforts at Research!America. If you think about what determines value in medical progress, its relevance. So, it comes back to what serves a patient? What’s in the best interest of them in terms of place, time, location, and impact." Click here to watch the video.
6. FDA Meeting for Patient-Focused Drug Development on Chronic Pain
The FDA is hosting a public meeting on Patient-Focused Drug Development for Chronic Pain on July 9. “FDA is interested in hearing patients’ perspectives on chronic pain, views on treatment approaches, and challenges or barriers to accessing treatments for chronic pain. FDA is particularly interested in hearing from patients who experience chronic pain that is managed with analgesic medications such as opioids, acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antidepressants; other medications; and non-pharmacologic interventions or therapies. The questions that will be asked of patients and patient representatives at the meeting are listed below, organized by topic. For each topic, a brief initial patient panel discussion will begin the dialogue. This will be followed by a facilitated discussion inviting comments from other patients and patient representatives in the audience. Webcast participants will also have an opportunity to provide input through webcast comments.” Click here to register.
7. Upcoming Events and Webinars
Implementation of Effective Shared Decision Making Approaches in Practice Settings (Cycle 2 2018 PFA) Applicant Town Hall
July 11, 2018
Click here for details.
NPC @ MedCity CONVERGE
July 11-12, 2018
Click here for details.
Examining the Impact of Real-World Evidence on Medical Development: Application
July 17, 2018
Click here for details.
8. Medical Journal Articles
Stakeholder-Driven, Consensus Development Methods to Design an Ethical Framework and Guidelines for Engaged Research, clickhere to view.
The Effect of Medical Technology Innovations on Patient Outcomes, 1990-2015: Results of a Physician Survey, click here to view.
The Impact of Individual Patient Data in a Network MetaAnalysis: An Investigation into Parameter Estimation and Model Selection, click here to view.
Patient Similarity for Precision Medicine: A Systematic Review, click here to view.
Multi-Stakeholder Engagement in Health Services Research, click here to view.
Care Transitions From Patient and Caregiver Perspectives, click here to view.
Incorporating Quantitative Patient Preference Data into Healthcare Decision Making Processes: Is HTA Falling Behind? Click here to view.
A Framework for Identifying Treatment-Covariate Interactions in Individual Participant Data Network Meta-Analysis, click here to view.
Nursing Research, CER, PICO and PCORI, click here to view.
Comment & Response: Measures of the Burden of Medical Expenses, click here to view.
A New Framework for Patient Engagement in Cancer Clinical Trials Cooperative Group Studies, click here to view.
Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs): Identifying Challenges and Solutions to Support Engagement in Research, click here to view.
Missing Data in Trial-Based Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: An Incomplete Journey, click here to view.
Effectiveness and Safety of Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Warfarin, Stratified by Stroke Risk in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation, click here to view.
Patient-Centered Recruitment and Retention for a Randomized Controlled Study, click here to view.
Pharmaceutical Benefit Managers, Brand-Name Drug Prices, and Patient Cost Sharing, click here to view.
9. AHRQ Effective Program Updates
Collaboration Is Key to Accelerating Diagnostics Access to Optimize Benefits of Precision Medicines, click here to view.
Registries for Evaluating Patient Outcomes: A User’s Guide Call for Case Examples, click here to view.
Telehealth for Acute and Chronic Care Consultations, click here to view.
Library of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Resources, click here to view.
Mobile Health Applications for Self-Management of Diabetes, click here to view.
Role of Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Asthma, click here to view.
Library of Common Data Definitions: Atrial Fibrillation, click here to view.
Library of Common Data Definitions: Asthma, click here to view.
Patient or Participant Generated Registries, click here to view.
Effects of Dietary Sodium and Potassium Intake on Chronic Disease Outcomes and Related Risk Factors, click here to view.
Prioritization and Selection of Harms for Inclusion in Systematic Reviews, click here to view.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment in Children and Adolescents, click here to view.
A Framework for Conceptualizing Evidence Needs of Health Systems, click here to view.
Nonsurgical Treatments for Urinary Incontinence in Adult Women: A Systematic Review Update, click here to view.
Drug Therapy for Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review Update, click here to view.
Effects of Dietary Sodium and Potassium Intake on Chronic Disease Outcomes and Related Risk Factors, click here to view.
The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry has published a white paper co-authored by the Susan Peschin of the Alliance for Aging Research and Dilip Jeste of the Stein Institute that summarizes the current state of knowledge on specific mental illness and substance abuse concerns in older Americans, identifies research gaps, and presents recommendations for health education and public policy. “While there is no one answer for every disease, individualized and person-centered care will have the greatest impact in promoting wellness and longevity. The take-home message is that, while there is still much work to be done, there are many actions that communities, clinicians, and families can take right now to help ensure the latter years of their loved one’s lives are spent in happiness, not hopelessness.” Click here to read the white paper.
2. HealthLeaders: 6 Themes Driving Healthcare Leaders To Change
Philip Betbeze notes that an intense focus on patient-centered care is helping drive change in health care. A report featuring candid conversations with 24 industry leaders from a variety of healthcare subsectors shows broad agreement on six themes that should drive healthcare convergence and an improvement of the patient experience. To win, these subsectors must learn to collaborate, says the report. Authored by by privately held real estate firm Transwestern and IMEG, a design and consulting firm, the report features collected responses from a discussion among thought leaders at 24 healthcare-related organizations. ‘Healthcare by 2020 will be forced to be more patient-centered with an emphasis on convenience,’ said Amy Waer MD, vice dean of education and academic programs at the Texas A&M College of Medicine.” Click here read the article.
3. Patient EngagementHIT: Patient Engagement Technology Comes to Forefront in Healthcare
In an article for Patient EngagementHIT, Sara Health reports on a new International Data Corporation (IDC) report that highlights new patient engagement technology. “Specifically, patient engagement technologies are combining numerous patient-facing tools. Engagement tools have patient and healthcare navigation capabilities, support chronic disease management programs, and connect patients with their care using remote patient monitoring capabilities. Patient engagement technology has become commonplace in the healthcare place through the ubiquitous patient adoption of computers, smartphones, and mobile tablets, the report noted. Healthcare technologies are increasingly becoming more patient-facing, the report continued. Traditionally, leading patient engagement technologies have included patient portals or secure messaging tools. But these technologies have left the patient beholden to the provider.” Click here to read the article.
4. FierceHealthcare: Patient-Centered Medical Home Program Saves Carefirst $1.2B, Pays Off For Doctors
In an article for FierceHealthcare, Joanne Finnegan reports that CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield’s patient-centered medical home model and demonstrated both quality care and cost savings. “The PCMH program works in conjunction with CareFirst’s supporting Total Care and Cost Improvement program. CareFirst assigns registered nurses to work with practices to help set up care plans and provide follow-up to patients. The insurer contracts to provide enhanced home monitoring, complex case management, diabetes management, pharmacy coordination and other services that can help patients and support physicians. The results? Since the PCMH program’s inception in 2011, all CareFirst members experienced 21.3% fewer hospital admissions, 22.5% fewer emergency room visits and 7.8% fewer days in the hospital.” Click here to read the article.
5. Video: It All Starts with Patient Engagement
Ellie Dohoney discusses how her organization, Research!America, focuses on patient engagement in their work. “I think patient engagement actually is the starting point for our efforts at Research!America. If you think about what determines value in medical progress, its relevance. So, it comes back to what serves a patient? What’s in the best interest of them in terms of place, time, location, and impact." Click here to watch the video.
6. FDA Meeting for Patient-Focused Drug Development on Chronic Pain
The FDA is hosting a public meeting on Patient-Focused Drug Development for Chronic Pain on July 9. “FDA is interested in hearing patients’ perspectives on chronic pain, views on treatment approaches, and challenges or barriers to accessing treatments for chronic pain. FDA is particularly interested in hearing from patients who experience chronic pain that is managed with analgesic medications such as opioids, acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antidepressants; other medications; and non-pharmacologic interventions or therapies. The questions that will be asked of patients and patient representatives at the meeting are listed below, organized by topic. For each topic, a brief initial patient panel discussion will begin the dialogue. This will be followed by a facilitated discussion inviting comments from other patients and patient representatives in the audience. Webcast participants will also have an opportunity to provide input through webcast comments.” Click here to register.
7. Upcoming Events and Webinars
Implementation of Effective Shared Decision Making Approaches in Practice Settings (Cycle 2 2018 PFA) Applicant Town Hall
July 11, 2018
Click here for details.
NPC @ MedCity CONVERGE
July 11-12, 2018
Click here for details.
Examining the Impact of Real-World Evidence on Medical Development: Application
July 17, 2018
Click here for details.
8. Medical Journal Articles
Stakeholder-Driven, Consensus Development Methods to Design an Ethical Framework and Guidelines for Engaged Research, clickhere to view.
The Effect of Medical Technology Innovations on Patient Outcomes, 1990-2015: Results of a Physician Survey, click here to view.
The Impact of Individual Patient Data in a Network MetaAnalysis: An Investigation into Parameter Estimation and Model Selection, click here to view.
Patient Similarity for Precision Medicine: A Systematic Review, click here to view.
Multi-Stakeholder Engagement in Health Services Research, click here to view.
Care Transitions From Patient and Caregiver Perspectives, click here to view.
Incorporating Quantitative Patient Preference Data into Healthcare Decision Making Processes: Is HTA Falling Behind? Click here to view.
A Framework for Identifying Treatment-Covariate Interactions in Individual Participant Data Network Meta-Analysis, click here to view.
Nursing Research, CER, PICO and PCORI, click here to view.
Comment & Response: Measures of the Burden of Medical Expenses, click here to view.
A New Framework for Patient Engagement in Cancer Clinical Trials Cooperative Group Studies, click here to view.
Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs): Identifying Challenges and Solutions to Support Engagement in Research, click here to view.
Missing Data in Trial-Based Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: An Incomplete Journey, click here to view.
Effectiveness and Safety of Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Warfarin, Stratified by Stroke Risk in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation, click here to view.
Patient-Centered Recruitment and Retention for a Randomized Controlled Study, click here to view.
Pharmaceutical Benefit Managers, Brand-Name Drug Prices, and Patient Cost Sharing, click here to view.
9. AHRQ Effective Program Updates
Collaboration Is Key to Accelerating Diagnostics Access to Optimize Benefits of Precision Medicines, click here to view.
Registries for Evaluating Patient Outcomes: A User’s Guide Call for Case Examples, click here to view.
Telehealth for Acute and Chronic Care Consultations, click here to view.
Library of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Resources, click here to view.
Mobile Health Applications for Self-Management of Diabetes, click here to view.
Role of Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Asthma, click here to view.
Library of Common Data Definitions: Atrial Fibrillation, click here to view.
Library of Common Data Definitions: Asthma, click here to view.
Patient or Participant Generated Registries, click here to view.
Effects of Dietary Sodium and Potassium Intake on Chronic Disease Outcomes and Related Risk Factors, click here to view.
Prioritization and Selection of Harms for Inclusion in Systematic Reviews, click here to view.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment in Children and Adolescents, click here to view.
A Framework for Conceptualizing Evidence Needs of Health Systems, click here to view.
Nonsurgical Treatments for Urinary Incontinence in Adult Women: A Systematic Review Update, click here to view.
Drug Therapy for Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review Update, click here to view.
Effects of Dietary Sodium and Potassium Intake on Chronic Disease Outcomes and Related Risk Factors, click here to view.
