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Regional differences in the utilization and outcomes of cerebral embolic protection during transcatheter aortic valve replacement: an analysis of the National Inpatient Sample from 2017 through 2019
Conclusion: Within the USA, there are regional differences in the utilization and outcomes of CEP use during TAVR. To prevent regional disparities and ensure consistent quality of care in the USA, further research is needed to determine what variable(s) may be responsible for regional differences in TAVR outcomes, with or without CEP.PMID:37724712 | DOI:10.57264/cer-2023-0010 (Source: Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research)
Source: Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research - September 19, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Elisa M Amoroso Source Type: research

Flexibility in assessment of rare disease technologies via NICE's single technology appraisal route: a thematic analysis
Conclusion: Although NICE shows a degree of flexibility and pragmatism toward uncertainties in the evidence base for rare disease medicines, this is often off-set by a lengthy appraisal process, which can lead to delays in patients receiving vital treatment.PMID:37724717 | DOI:10.57264/cer-2023-0093 (Source: Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research)
Source: Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research - September 19, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: George Hale James Morris Jules Barker-Yip Source Type: research

White bagging, brown bagging and site of service policies: best practices in addressing provider markup in the commercial insurance market
J Comp Eff Res. 2023 Oct;12(10):e230128. doi: 10.57264/cer-2023-0128. Epub 2023 Sep 19.ABSTRACTNew Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) analysis evaluates potential risks and advantages of reforms to current policies related to white bagging, brown bagging, and site of service policies that aim to address provider markup in the commercial insurance market.PMID:37724721 | DOI:10.57264/cer-2023-0128 (Source: Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research)
Source: Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research - September 19, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Caroline Pearson Lindsey Schapiro Steven D Pearson Source Type: research