2011
Do Imaging Studies Performed in Physician Offices Increase Downstream Utilization? An Empiric Analysis of Cardiac Stress Testing With Imaging
Chen J, Fazel R, Ross JS, McNamara RL, Einstein AJ, Al-Mallah M, Krumholz HM, Nallamothu BK. Do Imaging Studies Performed in Physician Offices Increase Downstream Utilization? An Empiric Analysis of Cardiac Stress Testing With Imaging. JACC Cardiovascular Imaging 2011, 4: 630-637. PMID: 21679898, PMCID: PMC3319749, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2011.04.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCardiac CatheterizationChi-Square DistributionEchocardiography, StressEmpirical ResearchFemaleHealthcare DisparitiesHumansInsurance, HealthLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial Perfusion ImagingMyocardial RevascularizationOffice VisitsOutpatient Clinics, HospitalPractice Patterns, Physicians'Predictive Value of TestsResidence CharacteristicsTime FactorsUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsMyocardial perfusion imagingSubsequent myocardial perfusion imagingProportion of patientsStress echocardiographyCardiac catheterizationHospital outpatient settingPhysician's officeOutpatient settingStress testingSubsequent cardiac testingCardiac stress testingDownstream resource utilizationHospital outpatient facilitiesCardiac testingPrivate health insuranceDownstream testingOffice imagingPerfusion imagingCatheterizationImaging studiesOutpatient imagingPatientsHealth insuranceLower ratesHigh rate
2000
Role of Exercise Stress Testing and Safety Monitoring for Older Persons Starting an Exercise Program
Gill TM, DiPietro L, Krumholz HM. Role of Exercise Stress Testing and Safety Monitoring for Older Persons Starting an Exercise Program. JAMA 2000, 284: 342-349. PMID: 10891966, DOI: 10.1001/jama.284.3.342.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExercise stress testingAdverse cardiac eventsExercise programOlder personsCardiac eventsStress testingPhysical activityRoutine exercise stress testingSedentary older personsSymptomatic cardiovascular diseasePharmacological stress testingCurrent physician practiceRelative exercise intensityMajority of personsUnproven benefitPhysical functionCurrent guidelinesCardiovascular diseaseExercise intensityPhysician practicesSafety monitoringRiskExercisePersonsTesting
1997
Differences in physician compensation for cardiovascular services by age, sex, and race.
Krumholz HM, Fendrick AM, Williams C, Hynes WM. Differences in physician compensation for cardiovascular services by age, sex, and race. The American Journal Of Managed Care 1997, 3: 557-63. PMID: 10169524.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsConsecutive patientsCoronary angioplastyCardiovascular servicesPercutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyPatients 75 yearsTransluminal coronary angioplastyPercutaneous coronary angioplastyPatients 40Patients 65Patient characteristicsPatient groupInsurance statusCardiology practicePhysiciansStress testingAngioplastySignificant differencesPatientsLower ratesSimilar differencesPhysician compensationAgeSexYearsDifferences