2020
Quality of primary health care in China: challenges and recommendations
Li X, Krumholz HM, Yip W, Cheng KK, De Maeseneer J, Meng Q, Mossialos E, Li C, Lu J, Su M, Zhang Q, Xu DR, Li L, Normand ST, Peto R, Li J, Wang Z, Yan H, Gao R, Chunharas S, Gao X, Guerra R, Ji H, Ke Y, Pan Z, Wu X, Xiao S, Xie X, Zhang Y, Zhu J, Zhu S, Hu S. Quality of primary health care in China: challenges and recommendations. The Lancet 2020, 395: 1802-1812. PMID: 32505251, PMCID: PMC7272159, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(20)30122-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChinaContinuity of Patient CareCoronavirus InfectionsCOVID-19Fee-for-Service PlansHumansPandemicsPhysicians, Primary CarePneumonia, ViralPrimary Health CareQuality of Health CareConceptsPrimary health care systemHealth care systemPrimary health carePublic health servicesClinical careHealth servicesPrimary health care physiciansPrimary health care practitionersPrimary health care institutionsBasic public health servicesHealth care physiciansHealth careCoronavirus disease 2019Entire health care systemHealth care practitionersHigh-value careLearning health systemChronic diseasesDisease 2019Health care institutionsInfectious diseasesHealth systemCare systemCareSuboptimal education
2015
Hospital Variation in Quality of Discharge Summaries for Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure Exacerbation
Al-Damluji MS, Dzara K, Hodshon B, Punnanithinont N, Krumholz HM, Chaudhry SI, Horwitz LI. Hospital Variation in Quality of Discharge Summaries for Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure Exacerbation. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2015, 8: 77-86. PMID: 25587091, PMCID: PMC4303507, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.114.001227.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDays of dischargeDischarge summary qualityDischarge summariesHeart failureHeart Failure Outcome StudyHeart failure exacerbationHospital-level variationHospital-level performanceSingle-site studyMedian hospitalHospital courseDischarge weightHospital variationVolume statusAdverse outcomesOutcome studiesConsensus conferencePatientsHospitalCare toolsPhysiciansInadequate qualityDaysExacerbationSummaryAssociation of Discharge Summary Quality With Readmission Risk for Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure Exacerbation
Salim Al-Damluji M, Dzara K, Hodshon B, Punnanithinont N, Krumholz HM, Chaudhry SI, Horwitz LI. Association of Discharge Summary Quality With Readmission Risk for Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure Exacerbation. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2015, 8: 109-111. PMID: 25587092, PMCID: PMC4303529, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.114.001476.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
A High Risk of Hospitalization Following Release From Correctional Facilities in Medicare Beneficiaries: A Retrospective Matched Cohort Study, 2002 to 2010
Wang EA, Wang Y, Krumholz HM. A High Risk of Hospitalization Following Release From Correctional Facilities in Medicare Beneficiaries: A Retrospective Matched Cohort Study, 2002 to 2010. JAMA Internal Medicine 2013, 173: 1621-1628. PMID: 23877707, PMCID: PMC4069256, DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.9008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchContinuity of Patient CareFollow-Up StudiesHospital CostsHospitalizationHumansMedicarePrisonsRetrospective StudiesUnited StatesQuality collaboratives and campaigns to reduce readmissions: What strategies are hospitals using?
Bradley EH, Sipsma H, Curry L, Mehrotra D, Horwitz LI, Krumholz H. Quality collaboratives and campaigns to reduce readmissions: What strategies are hospitals using? Journal Of Hospital Medicine 2013, 8: 601-608. PMID: 24038927, PMCID: PMC4029612, DOI: 10.1002/jhm.2076.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsContinuity of Patient CareCooperative BehaviorCross-Sectional StudiesHealth Care SurveysHealth Plan ImplementationHumansInformation DisseminationInternetLogistic ModelsMedication ReconciliationMultivariate AnalysisPatient DischargePatient ReadmissionQuality Assurance, Health CareQuality Indicators, Health CareUnited StatesConceptsQuality collaborativesCardiac rehabilitation servicesMultivariable logistic regressionSkilled nursing facilitiesHospital readmissionMedication reconciliationTreating physicianPatient dischargePatient referralOutpatient physiciansMultivariable modelNursing facilitiesStandard frequency analysisHospitalRehabilitation servicesWeb-based surveyReadmissionLogistic regressionQuality InitiativeHospital strategiesPhysiciansCurrent useCollaborativesPatientsSTAARQuality of Discharge Practices and Patient Understanding at an Academic Medical Center
Horwitz LI, Moriarty JP, Chen C, Fogerty RL, Brewster UC, Kanade S, Ziaeian B, Jenq GY, Krumholz HM. Quality of Discharge Practices and Patient Understanding at an Academic Medical Center. JAMA Internal Medicine 2013, 173: 1715-1722. PMID: 23958851, PMCID: PMC3836871, DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.9318.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient understandingAcademic medical centerDischarge instructionsPatients' perceptionsDischarge practicesDischarge careTransitional carePostdischarge interviewsMedical CenterProspective observational cohort studyDischarge care qualityPatients 65 yearsAcute coronary syndromeObservational cohort studyPatient-centered perspectiveCardiology appointmentsCoronary syndromeCohort studyPostdischarge careHeart failureDischarge planningMean agePrimary careDiet advicePatient's perspectiveHospital Strategies Associated With 30-Day Readmission Rates for Patients With Heart Failure
Bradley EH, Curry L, Horwitz LI, Sipsma H, Wang Y, Walsh MN, Goldmann D, White N, Piña IL, Krumholz HM. Hospital Strategies Associated With 30-Day Readmission Rates for Patients With Heart Failure. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2013, 6: 444-450. PMID: 23861483, PMCID: PMC3802532, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.111.000101.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower readmission ratesReadmission ratesHeart failurePrimary physicianHospital strategiesPatient's primary physicianHospital readmission ratesMultivariable linear regression modelsHospital teaching statusNational quality initiativesHospital volumeMedication reconciliationDischarge papersCommunity physiciansLocal hospitalPatientsWeb-based surveyReadmissionPhysician groupsTeaching statusHospitalElectronic summariesQuality InitiativePercentage point reductionLinear regression modelsComprehensive quality of discharge summaries at an academic medical center
Horwitz LI, Jenq GY, Brewster UC, Chen C, Kanade S, Van Ness P, Araujo KL, Ziaeian B, Moriarty JP, Fogerty RL, Krumholz HM. Comprehensive quality of discharge summaries at an academic medical center. Journal Of Hospital Medicine 2013, 8: 436-443. PMID: 23526813, PMCID: PMC3695055, DOI: 10.1002/jhm.2021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcademic Medical CentersCohort StudiesContinuity of Patient CareHumansPatient DischargePatient Discharge SummariesProspective StudiesQuality of Health CareConceptsDays of dischargeDischarge summariesAcute coronary syndromeProspective cohort studyAdvanced practice nursesImproved patient outcomesAcademic medical centerDischarge summary qualityCoronary syndromeCohort studyOutpatient cliniciansHeart failureOutside physiciansPractice nursesOutpatient physiciansPatient outcomesMedical CenterConsensus conferenceJoint CommissionMedical societiesPatientsSafe transitionTotalPhysiciansDaysCenters for Cardiovascular Outcomes Research
Cook NL, Bonds DE, Kiefe CI, Curtis JP, Krumholz HM, Kressin NR, Peterson ED. Centers for Cardiovascular Outcomes Research. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2013, 6: 223-228. PMID: 23481526, PMCID: PMC3684990, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.0b013e31828e8d5c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCardiovascular DiseasesContinuity of Patient CareCooperative BehaviorHealth Care ReformHealth Services ResearchHealthcare DisparitiesHumansInterdisciplinary CommunicationInterinstitutional RelationsMulticenter Studies as TopicNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (U.S.)Organizational ObjectivesOutcome Assessment, Health CareProgram DevelopmentProgram EvaluationQuality Indicators, Health CareQuality of LifeTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsCardiovascular Outcomes ResearchOutcomes research programsBlood InstituteNational HeartCardiovascular conditionsCross-program collaborationOutcomes researchAcute coronary syndromeBetter patient outcomesQuality of lifeCoronary syndromeVenous thromboembolismClinical eventsCare transitionsPatient outcomesDisparate careEarly-stage investigatorsClinical practiceTranslational gapLungNational InstituteHealthcare deliveryOutcomesHeartCare
2009
What are covering doctors told about their patients? Analysis of sign-out among internal medicine house staff
Horwitz LI, Moin T, Krumholz HM, Wang L, Bradley EH. What are covering doctors told about their patients? Analysis of sign-out among internal medicine house staff. BMJ Quality & Safety 2009, 18: 248. PMID: 19651926, PMCID: PMC2722040, DOI: 10.1136/qshc.2008.028654.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Consequences of Inadequate Sign-out for Patient Care
Horwitz LI, Moin T, Krumholz HM, Wang L, Bradley EH. Consequences of Inadequate Sign-out for Patient Care. JAMA Internal Medicine 2008, 168: 1755-1760. PMID: 18779462, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.168.16.1755.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsContinuity of Patient CareFemaleHumansInternship and ResidencyInterprofessional RelationsMaleMedical RecordsPatient TransferProspective StudiesQuality of Health CareConceptsHealth care providersClinical conditionsCare providersIntensive care unit transferPatient's clinical conditionCare of patientsHouse staff teamsAdverse eventsImportant adverse consequencesCase reportClinical informationAnticipatory guidancePatientsPatient careUnit transferIterative coding processHouse staffAdverse consequencesSignsCareDaysSessionsProvidersDiagnosisRecipientsAssociation of Early Follow-up After Acute Myocardial Infarction With Higher Rates of Medication Use
Daugherty SL, Ho PM, Spertus JA, Jones PG, Bach RG, Krumholz HM, Peterson ED, Rumsfeld JS, Masoudi FA. Association of Early Follow-up After Acute Myocardial Infarction With Higher Rates of Medication Use. JAMA Internal Medicine 2008, 168: 485-491. PMID: 18332293, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.168.5.485.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic beta-AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAspirinContinuity of Patient CareEvidence-Based MedicineFemaleHumansHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase InhibitorsMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial InfarctionPoisson DistributionProportional Hazards ModelsProspective StudiesRegistriesRegression AnalysisTreatment OutcomeConceptsAcute myocardial infarctionMedication useMyocardial infarctionMultivariable analysisEarly outpatientEvidence-based medication useProspective Registry Evaluating OutcomesSecondary analysisEarly Follow-upBeta-blocker useUse of aspirinCurrent guideline recommendationsPrimary care physiciansEvidence-based therapiesHigh rateEligible patientsStatin useClinical characteristicsHospital dischargePrimary outcomeCare physiciansGuideline recommendationsMedication prescriptionsFollow-upEvaluating Outcomes
2006
Impact of Medication Therapy Discontinuation on Mortality After Myocardial Infarction
Ho PM, Spertus JA, Masoudi FA, Reid KJ, Peterson ED, Magid DJ, Krumholz HM, Rumsfeld JS. Impact of Medication Therapy Discontinuation on Mortality After Myocardial Infarction. JAMA Internal Medicine 2006, 166: 1842-1847. PMID: 17000940, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.166.17.1842.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTherapy discontinuationMyocardial infarctionEvidence-based medicationsMulticenter prospective cohortUse of aspirinMultivariable survival analysisTransitions of careDiscontinuation of useProspective registryMortality benefitProspective cohortMultivariable analysisOutpatient settingMI hospitalizationDiscontinuationMortality riskMedicationsPatientsSurvival analysisHigh mortalityMortalityTreatment factorsMonthsInfarctionAspirin