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1. Choice of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors versus Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers among Hypertensive Adults: Nationally Representative Estimates, 1997-2004 (pdf file)
   meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/workingpapers/wp_09001.pdf
   April 01, 2009 - develop the implications of the report by examining trends in ARB and ACEI use and by analyzing the patient … similar mechanisms of action, questions remain regarding potential differences in effectiveness and safety … analyze the patient level characteristics associated with being prescribed an ARB versus an … Measures We constructed two binary indicators identifying patients with any purchase (single ingredient … These indicators are not mutually exclusive; some patients have use of both an ACEI and an ARB during

2. Working Paper #08005: Estimated Effects of Increased Coverage on Prescription Drug Expenditures among Seniors (pdf file)
   meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/workingpapers/wp_08005.pdf
   April 01, 2009 - The factors affecting patients’ demand for health care include actual or perceived health status, sociodemographic … Health insurance lowers the price that patients pay for health care, and consumers purchase greater … We include variables capturing patient attitudes about health care (described in more detail below) … Systematic review: comparative effectiveness and safety of oral medications for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus … Comparative effectiveness and safety of analgesics for osteoarthritis.

3. Health Care Utilization in Homeless People: Translating Research into Policy and Practice (pdf file)
   meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/workingpapers/wp_10002.pdf
   October 01, 2010 - A study conducted in New York City compared homeless patients and housed low-income patients who were … A recent study found that 29% of homeless patients, compared to 10% of non-homeless patients, stated … Findings of the National Survey of Homeless Assistance Providers and Clients. … Client and site characteristics as barriers to service use by homeless persons with serious mental … Findings of the National Survey of Homeless Assistance Providers and Clients.

4. Research Findings #5: Characteristics of Nursing Home Residents, 1996
   meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/rf5/rf5.shtml
   December 01, 2004 - Characteristics A number of factors may contribute to the decision to place a patient … dangerous problems that require 24-hour supervision to provide for the individual's safety

5. Research Findings # 5
   meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/rf24/rf.shtml
   December 01, 2004 - Characteristics A number of factors may contribute to the decision to place a patient … dangerous problems that require 24-hour supervision to provide for the individual's safety

6. RESEARCH FINDINGS #49: Pre-COVID-19 Retail Use and Expenditures for Drugs That Were Subsequently Used to Treat COVID-19
   meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/rf49/rf49.shtml
   July 01, 2021 - Information for Clinicians on Investigational Therapeutics for Patients with COVID-19 . … A systematic review on the efficacy and safety of chloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19. … Rationale for Use of Corticosteroids in Patients With COVID-19. Corticosteroids . … Dexamethasone in hospitalized patients with Covid-19. … Essential drug supplies for virus patients are running low.

7. Research Findings #30: Trends in the Pharmaceutical Treatment of Diabetes, 1997 to 2007
   meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/rf30/rf30.shtml
   September 15, 2010 - The choice of diabetes therapy may depend on many factors such as biochemical assessment of the patient … Insulin Insulin is usually recommended for type 2 diabetes patients after lifestyle modifications plus … glucose concentration, each class of oral anti-diabetic medications has a unique mechanism of action, safety … Recent antihyperglycemic prescribing trends for U.S. privately insured patients with type 2 diabetes. … Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Diabetes Medications for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes, 2010.

8. Research Findings #30: Trends in the Pharmaceutical Treatment of Diabetes, 1997 to 2007 (pdf file)
   meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/rf30/rf30.pdf
   September 15, 2010 - The choice of diabetes therapy may depend on many factors such as biochemical assessment of the patient … Insulin Insulin is usually recommended for type 2 diabetes patients after lifestyle modifications … glucose concentration, each class of oral anti-diabetic medications has a unique mechanism of action, safety … Recent antihyperglycemic prescribing trends for U.S. privately insured patients with type 2 diabetes … Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Diabetes Medications for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes, 2010.

9. Chartbook #9: The Uninsured in America, 1996-2000
   meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/cb9/cb9.shtml
   June 01, 2002 - charged with supporting research designed to improve the quality of health care, reduce its cost, address patient … safety and medical errors, and broaden access to essential services.AHRQ sponsors and conducts research … care outcomes; quality; and cost, use, and access.The information helps health care decisionmakers—patients

10. Research Findings #25: Trends in the Pharmaceutical Treatment of Hypertension, 1997 to 2003
    meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/rf25/rf25.shtml
    January 01, 2006 - JNC VII recommends that diuretics should be used, alone or in combination with other drugs, for most patients … with uncomplicated hypertension. 3 JNC VII also advises that most patients will require two or more … with these conditions, ARBs should primarily be used for patients for whom ACEIs are indicated, but … Beta blockers In 1997, the JNC VI guidelines recommended BBs as initial treatment for patients with … In 1997, the JNC VI guidelines raised concerns about the safety of some CCBs and warned that one CCB,

11. Research Findings #25: Trends in the Pharmaceutical Treatment of Hypertension, 1997 to 2003 (pdf file)
    meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/rf25/rf25.pdf
    July 01, 2006 - with uncomplicated hypertension.3 JNC VII also advises that most patients will require two or more … VI advised that in the absence of data documenting equal long-term cardiac and renal protection in patients … with these conditions, ARBs should primarily be used for patients for whom ACEIs are indicated, but … Beta blockers In 1997, the JNC VI guidelines recommended BBs as initial treatment for patients with … In 1997, the JNC VI guidelines raised concerns about the safety of some CCBs and warned that one CCB

12. Pre-COVID-19 Retail Use and Expenditures for Drugs That Were Subsequently Used to Treat COVID-19 (pdf file)
    meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/rf49/rf49.pdf
    December 04, 2020 - Information for Clinicians on Investigational Therapeutics for Patients with COVID-19. … A systematic review on the efficacy and safety of chloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19. … Rationale for Use of Corticosteroids in Patients With COVID-19. Corticosteroids. … Dexamethasone in hospitalized patients with Covid-19. … Essential drug supplies for virus patients are running low. New York Times.

13. MEPS Medical Provider Component (MPC) Glossary
    meps.ahrq.gov/survey_comp/appendix_d_glossary.shtml
    December 31, 2020 - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) charged with improving the safety … Audiologists: Medical persons who evaluate and treat patients with impaired hearing … Convalescent Home: A nursing facility for patients who are recovering from severe … provider’s patient listing.  … Patient Accounts: Department of a hospital that handles patient and insurance billings

14. Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Medical Provider Component (MPC) Glossary (pdf file)
    meps.ahrq.gov/survey_comp/appendix_d_glossary.pdf
    December 31, 2020 - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) charged with improving the safety and quality of America … Patient “X” receives care. … Disavowal: Refers to a patient not receiving services or not being part of a provider’s patient … patient. … Patient Accounts: Department of a hospital that handles patient and insurance billings and payments.

15. Chartbook #9: The Uninsured in America: 1996-2000 (pdf file)
    meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/cb9/cb9.pdf
    May 01, 2002 - charged with supporting research designed to improve the quality of health care, reduce its cost, address patient … safety and medical errors, and broaden access to essential services.AHRQ sponsors and conducts research … care outcomes; quality; and cost, use, and access.The information helps health care decisionmakers—patients

16. MEPS Annual Methodology Report - Medical Provider Component (MEPS-MPC)
    meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/annual_contractor_report/mpc_ann_cntrct_methrpt.shtml
    June 01, 2024 - to substantially alter plans and assumptions to accommodate remote operations that helped ensure the safety … Return to Table of Contents 2.2.3 Priority Code Starting in the 2022 cycle, patients were flagged … Cases (contact groups) with patients having a high priority flag are contacted and worked earlier by … tracked automatically in the CMS to record progress in completing information about medical events, patients … Because Hospital records tend to be lengthy and because of the number of patients involved in the record

17. Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Medical Provider Component (MEPS MPC) (pdf file)
    meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/annual_contractor_report/mpc_ann_cntrct_methrpt.pdf
    June 01, 2024 - reported by MEPS Household Component (HC) respondents, as well as doctors who provide services for patients … substantially alter plans and assumptions to accommodate remote operations that helped ensure the safety … Priority Code Starting in the 2022 cycle, patients were flagged as high priority if they had one or … Cases (contact groups) with patients having a high priority flag are contacted and worked earlier by … Because Hospital records tend to be lengthy and because of the number of patients involved in the record

18. MEPS Annual Methodology Report - Medical Provider Component (MEPS-MPC) (pdf file)
    meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/annual_contractor_report/mpc_ann_cntrct_methrpt.PDF
    October 20, 2023 - to substantially alter plans and assumptions to accommodate remote operations that helped ensure the safety … High priority cases include patients or providers expected to be associated with high costs. … Priority flags were attached at the person level to ensure that contact groups with patients having priority … tracked automatically in the CMS to record progress in completing information about medical events, patients … Because Hospital records tend to be lengthy and because of the number of patients involved in the record

19. Chartbook #8: Disparities and Gender Gaps in Women’s Health, 1996
    meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/cb8/cb8.shtml
    November 01, 2001 - with supporting research designed to improve the quality of health care, reduce its cost, address patient … safety and medical errors, and broaden access to essential services. … The information helps health care decision makers—patients and clinicians, health system leaders, and … Patient/customer satisfaction. The impact of managed care. Use of specific services.

20. Synthesis of "Statistical Innovations for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis" (pdf file)
    meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/workingpapers/wp_08002.pdf
    January 01, 2008 - Estimates of life-expectancy of ICD patients have been compared with patients treated under electro … cost-benefit analyses to assess the likely impacts of alternative regulatory strategies on human health and safety … cost-benefit analyses with cost-effectiveness analyses when recommending changes to health and safety … recommends the use of cost-effectiveness analyses for regulatory analyses in environmental, health, and safety … Inappropriate therapy in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy compared to patients with non-ischemic