Grace A. Lin
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View article: [Analysis of the misdiagnosis causes and treatment strategies for burns combined with alcohol withdrawal syndrome].
[Analysis of the misdiagnosis causes and treatment strategies for burns combined with alcohol withdrawal syndrome]. Open
Objective: To investigate the misdiagnosis causes and treatment strategies for burns combined with alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). Methods: This study was a retrospective observational study. From January 2014 to December …
View article: Alzheimer's disease blood-based biomarker testing: A stakeholder-informed assessment of coverage considerations
Alzheimer's disease blood-based biomarker testing: A stakeholder-informed assessment of coverage considerations Open
Background Recently published clinical studies suggest that blood-based biomarker tests (BBMTs) for Alzheimer's disease (AD) provide value, but in the U.S., neither public nor private payers currently cover these tests. Objective To descri…
View article: The effectiveness and value of ensifentrine for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
The effectiveness and value of ensifentrine for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Open
View article: Payer Coverage Considerations for Alzheimer Disease Blood-Based Biomarker Tests
Payer Coverage Considerations for Alzheimer Disease Blood-Based Biomarker Tests Open
This Viewpoint discusses proactively preparing to make informed payer coverage decisions to help address current disparities in Alzheimer disease diagnosis and treatment.
View article: Impact of a patient-centered tool to reduce misconceptions about coronary artery disease and its treatment: The CAD roadmap
Impact of a patient-centered tool to reduce misconceptions about coronary artery disease and its treatment: The CAD roadmap Open
Unlike many other interventions, the CAD Roadmap is specifically designed to overcome common misconceptions to improve health behaviors.
View article: The State of State Biomarker Testing Insurance Coverage Laws
The State of State Biomarker Testing Insurance Coverage Laws Open
This Viewpoint discusses laws mandating insurance coverage of biomarker testing to broaden access to care for patients with cancer.
View article: The effectiveness and value of sotatercept for pulmonary arterial hypertension: A summary from the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review’s Midwest Comparative Effectiveness Public Advisory Council
The effectiveness and value of sotatercept for pulmonary arterial hypertension: A summary from the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review’s Midwest Comparative Effectiveness Public Advisory Council Open
View article: Modelling interventions and contact networks to reduce the spread of carbapenem-resistant organisms between individuals in the ICU
Modelling interventions and contact networks to reduce the spread of carbapenem-resistant organisms between individuals in the ICU Open
Background: Contact precautions are widely used to prevent the transmission of carbapenem-resistant organisms (CROs) in hospital wards. However, evidence for their effectiveness in natural hospital environments is limited. Objective: To de…
View article: Atidarsagene autotemcel for metachromatic leukodystrophy
Atidarsagene autotemcel for metachromatic leukodystrophy Open
View article: The effectiveness and value of lecanemab for early Alzheimer disease: A summary from the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review’s California Technology Assessment Forum
The effectiveness and value of lecanemab for early Alzheimer disease: A summary from the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review’s California Technology Assessment Forum Open
View article: Reading the crystal ball: Primary care implications while awaiting outcomes for multi-cancer early detection tests
Reading the crystal ball: Primary care implications while awaiting outcomes for multi-cancer early detection tests Open
View article: Oral and monoclonal antibody treatments for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis: Effectiveness and value
Oral and monoclonal antibody treatments for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis: Effectiveness and value Open
DISCLOSURES: Ms McKenna, Dr Lin, Dr Whittington, Mr Nikitin, Ms Herron-Smith, Dr Campbell, and Dr Peterson report grants from Arnold Ventures, grants from Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, grants from California Healthcare Foundation, g…
View article: The effectiveness and value of fezolinetant for moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause: A summary from the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review’s Midwest Public Advisory Council
The effectiveness and value of fezolinetant for moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause: A summary from the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review’s Midwest Public Advisory Council Open
View article: Association of Device Industry Payments, Physician Supply, and Regional Utilization of Orthopedic and Cardiac Procedures
Association of Device Industry Payments, Physician Supply, and Regional Utilization of Orthopedic and Cardiac Procedures Open
View article: Modelling interventions and contact networks to reduce the spread of carbapenem-resistant organisms between individuals in the ICU
Modelling interventions and contact networks to reduce the spread of carbapenem-resistant organisms between individuals in the ICU Open
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Correction Open
View article: Geriatricians’ Perspectives on the Multiple Dimensions of Utility of Genetic Testing for Alzheimer’s Disease: A Qualitative Study
Geriatricians’ Perspectives on the Multiple Dimensions of Utility of Genetic Testing for Alzheimer’s Disease: A Qualitative Study Open
Background: Research advancements in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) raise opportunities for genetic testing to improve diagnostic and risk assessment. Despite emerging developments, it is unclear how geriatricians perceive the potential clinical…
View article: The effectiveness and value of tirzepatide for type 2 diabetes mellitus
The effectiveness and value of tirzepatide for type 2 diabetes mellitus Open
View article: Terminology and descriptions of navigation and related practices for children with neurodisability and their families: a scoping review
Terminology and descriptions of navigation and related practices for children with neurodisability and their families: a scoping review Open
Background Children with neurodisability (ND) represent a significant population with a demonstrated need for coordinated support. Patient navigation has a primary focus on: facilitating access to and connection amongst fragmented systems;…
View article: Hereditary cancer panel testing challenges and solutions for the latinx community: costs, access, and variants
Hereditary cancer panel testing challenges and solutions for the latinx community: costs, access, and variants Open
View article: The effectiveness and value of aducanumab for Alzheimer’s disease
The effectiveness and value of aducanumab for Alzheimer’s disease Open
DISCLOSURES: Funding for this summary was contributed by Arnold Ventures, The Donaghue Foundation, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan to the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER), an independe…
View article: Influence of payer coverage and out‐of‐pocket costs on ordering of NGS panel tests for hereditary cancer in diverse settings
Influence of payer coverage and out‐of‐pocket costs on ordering of NGS panel tests for hereditary cancer in diverse settings Open
The landscape of payment for genetic testing has been changing, with an increase in the number of laboratories offering testing, larger panel offerings, and lower prices. To determine the influence of payer coverage and out‐of‐pocket costs…
View article: The effectiveness and value of bempedoic acid and inclisiran for heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia and secondary prevention of ASCVD
The effectiveness and value of bempedoic acid and inclisiran for heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia and secondary prevention of ASCVD Open
DISCLOSURES: Funding for this summary was contributed by Arnold Ventures, California Health Care Foundation, The Donaghue Foundation, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan to the Institute for Clinical and E…
View article: Patient Roadmaps for Chronic Illness: Introducing a New Approach for Fostering Patient-Centered Care
Patient Roadmaps for Chronic Illness: Introducing a New Approach for Fostering Patient-Centered Care Open
Background. Too frequently, patients with chronic illnesses are surprised by disease-related changes and are unprepared to make decisions based on their values. Many patients are not activated and do not see a role for themselves in decisi…
View article: Is Better Patient Knowledge Associated with Different Treatment Preferences? A Survey of Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease
Is Better Patient Knowledge Associated with Different Treatment Preferences? A Survey of Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease Open
While communicating the risks of PCI may improve patient knowledge, this knowledge may not affect patient treatment preferences. Rather, other factors such as race may be significantly more influential on a patient's treatment preferences.…
View article: The Effectiveness and Value of Deflazacort and Exon-Skipping Therapies for the Management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The Effectiveness and Value of Deflazacort and Exon-Skipping Therapies for the Management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Open
Funding for this summary was contributed by Arnold Ventures, Commonwealth Fund, California Health Care Foundation, National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM), New England States Consortium Systems Organization, Blue Cross Blue S…
View article: Association of Primary Language and Hospitalization for Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions
Association of Primary Language and Hospitalization for Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions Open
Background: Limited English proficiency is associated with decreased access to ambulatory care, however, it is unclear if this disparity leads to increased use of emergency departments (EDs) for low severity ambulatory care sensitive condi…
View article: Electronic health records systems and hospital clinical performance: a study of nationwide hospital data
Electronic health records systems and hospital clinical performance: a study of nationwide hospital data Open
Objective Electronic health records (EHRs) were expected to yield numerous benefits. However, early studies found mixed evidence of this. We sought to determine whether widespread adoption of modern EHRs in the US has improved clinical car…
View article: The Effectiveness and Value of Lanadelumab and C1 Esterase Inhibitors for Prophylaxis of Hereditary Angioedema Attacks
The Effectiveness and Value of Lanadelumab and C1 Esterase Inhibitors for Prophylaxis of Hereditary Angioedema Attacks Open
Funding for this summary was contributed by the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, Blue Shield of California, and California Health Care Foundation to the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER), an independent organization that e…
View article: Out-of-Pocket Costs for Infliximab and Its Biosimilar for Rheumatoid Arthritis Under Medicare Part D
Out-of-Pocket Costs for Infliximab and Its Biosimilar for Rheumatoid Arthritis Under Medicare Part D Open
This study estimates mean 2017 total and out-of-pocket costs for infliximab and its biosimilar infliximab-dyyb under Medicare Part D.