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digital.ahrq.gov/decisionmaker-brief-chronic-disease-management
January 01, 2023 - Over 90 million Americans suffer from one or more chronic illnesses, leading to 7 of every 10 deaths.
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/past-initiatives/transforming-healthcare-quality-through-health-it/project-echo-bringing
January 01, 2023 - been treated in New Mexico, which has the nation's highest rate of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis deaths
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/transforming-guidelines-action-slides-06152023.pdf
June 15, 2023 - clinician-facing prompts can significantly improve
screening for lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer
deaths … Key Clinical Need:
Improved Lung Cancer Screening
• Lung cancer: #1 cause of cancer deaths … in United States for both men and women
(~1 in 5 of all cancer deaths; ~127,000 in 2023).1
• By catching … treatable stage, lung cancer screening (LCS) with annual
low-dose CT scans can reduce lung cancer deaths … biopsy complications) and wide individual variation in expected benefit
(e.g., reduction in lung cancer deaths
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/using-artificial-intelligence-support-efficient-same-day-diagnostic-imaging
January 01, 2024 - tool for identifying breast cancer and has led to a 25-40 percent reduction in breast cancer-related deaths
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/health-it-costs-and-benefits-database/internet-based-cognitive-0
June 01, 2006 - Internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy for complicated grief: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Wagner, B., Knaevelsrud, C., Maercker, A. Journal: Death Stud Publication Date: 2006 Jun Volume: 30 Issue: 5 Pages: 429-53 HIT Description: Electronic communication More info... Purpose of Stud…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/health-it-costs-and-benefits-database/effect-computerized-reminder
May 01, 2004 - The effect of a computerized reminder system on the prevention of postoperative venous thromboembolism
Authors: Mosen, D., Elliott, C. G., Egger, M. J., Mundorff, M., Hopkins, J., Patterson, R., Gardner, R. M. Journal: Chest Publication Date: 2004 May Volume: 125 Issue: 5 Pages: 1635-41 HIT Descriptio…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/health-it-costs-and-benefits-database/adverse-drug-events-hospitalized
January 22, 1997 - Adverse drug events in hospitalized patients. Excess length of stay, extra costs, and attributable mortality
Authors: Classen DC, Pestotnik SL, Evans RS, Lloyd JF, Burke JP Journal: JAMA Publication Date: 1/22/1997 Volume: 277 Issue: 4 Pages: 301-306 HIT Description: Locally developed computerized me…
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digital.ahrq.gov/events/national-web-conference-applying-advanced-analytics-clinical-care
January 01, 2021 - A National Web Conference on Applying Advanced Analytics in Clinical Care
Event Date
October 14, 2020 - 2:00pm–3:30pm EDT
Event Materials:
Presentation Slides ( PDF , 3.82 MB). (Persons using assistive technology may not be able to fully access information…
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digital.ahrq.gov/national-webinars/applying-advanced-analytics-clinical-care
January 01, 2023 - Applying Advanced Analytics in Clinical Care
Event Date:
October 14, 2020 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm ET
Event Materials:
Presentation Slides ( PDF , 3.82 MB). (Persons using assistive technology may not be able to fully access information in this presentation. For assistance, please …
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/activity/implementation_and_evaluation_of_standing_orders_using_health_information_technology_2010_pdf__2.pdf
January 01, 2010 - These services also have the potential
to reduce related disability and premature deaths.
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/health-it-costs-and-benefits-database/electronic-alerts-prevent-venous
March 10, 2005 - Electronic alerts to prevent venous thromboembolism among hospitalized patients
Authors: Kucher, N., Koo, S., Quiroz, R., Cooper, J. M., Paterno, M. D., Soukonnikov, B., Goldhaber, S. Z. Journal: N Engl J Med Publication Date: 2005 Mar 10 Volume: 352 Issue: 10 Pages: 969-77 HIT Description: Computeri…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/acts-mcbk-07012020.pdf
June 16, 2020 - Patient
Outcomes
•NEJM - patients get only 50% recommended care (3)
•Preventable harm results in many deaths
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/e-prescribing-impact-patient-safety-use-and-cost/annual-summary/2009
January 01, 2009 - E-Prescribing Impact on Patient Safety, Use, and Cost - 2009
Project Name
E-Prescribing Impact on Patient Safety, Use, and Cost
Principal Investigator
Weissman, Joel
Organization
Massachusetts General Hospital
Funding Mechanism
RFA: HS04-012: Demonstrating the Value…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/decision-support-tool-discontinuation-disease-modifying-therapies-multiple
August 01, 2023 - A Decision Support Tool for the Discontinuation of Disease Modifying Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis
Project Description
A point-of-care decision support tool for discontinuing disease-modifying therapies in those with multiple sclerosis has the potential to reduce the risk inc…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/resource/b4_singh_017020_archives_17_part2.pdf
January 01, 2009 - Primary Care Visual Error Reporting Tool- Part 2
1/2
In an effort to bring some standardization and efficiency to the chart-review process, a
two-step method is used. As the first step, a set of screening criteria identifying the presence
of ce…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/activity/e_prescribing_impact_2009_update_2.pdf
January 01, 2009 - E-Prescribing Impact on Patient Safety, Use, and Cost
Project Title: E-Prescribing Impact on Patient Safety, Use, and Cost
Principal Investigator: Weissman, Joel S., Ph.D.
Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r21hs021780-casarett-final-report-2014.pdf
January 01, 2014 - CHOICE: Coalition of Hospices Organized to Investigate Comparative Effectiveness - Final Report
Grant Final Report
Grant ID: R21HS021780
CHOICE: Coalition of Hospices Organized to
Investigate Comparative Effectiveness
Inclusive Project Dates: 01/01/2012 – 09/30/2014
Principal Investigator: …
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/power-patient-design-and-test-closed-loop-interactive-it-geriatric-heart
January 01, 2023 - Power to the Patient: Design and Test of Closed-Loop Interactive IT for Geriatric Heart Failure Self-Care
Project Final Report ( PDF , 925.1 KB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, …
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r01hs015234-thomas-final-report-2008.pdf
January 01, 2008 - 4.2 4.0
Complic-
ations 3.8 9.4 25.3 24.6 27.9 18.1 12.6 13.6 21.6 23.4 10.7 13.0 17.9 19.2
ICU
deaths … 3.8 1.6 12.2 10.5 13.1 11.6 3.7 1.3 11.9 10.8 7.4 5.6 9.2 7.8
Hosp
deaths 4.5 4.7 16.8 14.2 16.4
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/THQITStoriesArora2010.pdf
June 01, 2007 - Project ECHO: Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes Through Telemedicine
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