Claims-based risk model for first severe COPD exacerbation.

CONCLUSIONS: This claims-based risk model can predict the likelihood of first severe COPD exacerbation. The CTR could also potentially be used to target populations at greatest risk for severe exacerbations. This could be relevant for providers and payers in approaches to prevent severe exacerbations and reduce costs.
PMID: 29461849 [PubMed - in process]

Source: The American Journal of Managed Care - February 1, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Stanford RH, Nag A, Mapel DW, Lee TA, Rosiello R, Schatz M, Vekeman F, Gauthier-Loiselle M, Merrigan JFP, Duh MS Tags: Am J Manag Care Source Type: research