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Keeping Watch for Sepsis
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Is It All in the Eye of the Beholder? Comparing Pulmonologists’ and Radiologists’ Performance
Experienced pulmonologists and radiologists were equally accurate in diagnosing malignant lung nodules and lung masses seen on low-dose computed...
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VA Touts Telehealth Success Before House Panel
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VA Academic Detailing Service: Implementation and Lessons Learned
A pharmacist-led, evidence-based academic detailing program provided educational materials and training to health care providers in VISN 21 and 22...
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Implementing the EQUiPPED Medication Management Program
The Enhancing Quality of Prescribing Practices for Older Veterans Discharged from the Emergency Department (EQUiPPED) program aimed to reduce...
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Polypharmacy Review of Vulnerable Elders: Can We IMPROVE Outcomes?
Medication management involving pharmacists and PCPs and empowering patients and caregivers resulted in higher satisfaction and cost savings.
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The Cost of Oncology Drugs: A Pharmacy Perspective, Part I
Even in the VA, the high cost of oncology medications are forcing health care providers to confront the economic impact of cancer care.
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Caring for Patients With Prostate Cancer Who Are BRCA Positive
Genomic testing may be a vital component in the medical management of patients with complex clinical phenotypes and cancer.
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A Patient Navigation Model for Veterans Traveling for Cancer Care
Cancer care navigation teams can address patient needs and break down barriers to care in veteran patients with cancer.
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Implementation of a Precision Oncology Program as an Exemplar of a Learning Health Care System in the VA
The program determines and disseminates precision oncology best practices;
enhances patient and provider engagement; and fosters...