2018
Complexities of Perioperative Pain Management in Orthopedic Trauma
Wiznia DH, Zaki T, Leslie MP, Halaszynski TM. Complexities of Perioperative Pain Management in Orthopedic Trauma. Current Pain And Headache Reports 2018, 22: 58. PMID: 29987515, DOI: 10.1007/s11916-018-0713-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPerioperative pain managementPain management specialistsPain medication managementOrthopaedic trauma patientsPain managementOrthopaedic trauma surgeonsTrauma patientsMedication managementTrauma surgeonsPatient populationEffective perioperative pain managementMedication management trainingNarcotic addict patientsUS opioid epidemicTrauma patient populationPain management physiciansPain controlPostoperative painPerioperative periodOpioid analgesicsSubspecialty careSubstance abuse counselingOpioid abuseOpioid epidemicMedicaid patients
2017
Influence of Medical Insurance Under the Affordable Care Act on Access to Pain Management of the Trauma Patient
Wiznia DH, Zaki T, Maisano J, Kim CY, Halaszynski TM, Leslie MP. Influence of Medical Insurance Under the Affordable Care Act on Access to Pain Management of the Trauma Patient. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2017, 42: 39-44. PMID: 27776094, PMCID: PMC5173388, DOI: 10.1097/aap.0000000000000502.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain specialistsAffordable Care ActPain medicationPain managementTrauma patientsMedicaid patientsCare ActBoard-certified pain specialistsMedicaid eligibilityPostoperative trauma patientsNew patient visitsVulnerable patient populationLow-income adultsCash-paying patientsAnkle fracturesPain physiciansOffice visitsPatient populationSpecialty carePatient visitsNew patientsHigh incidenceType of insurancePatient influencePatients
2016
The effect of insurance type on trauma patient access to psychiatric care under the Affordable Care Act
Wiznia DH, Maisano J, Kim CY, Zaki T, Lee HB, Leslie MP. The effect of insurance type on trauma patient access to psychiatric care under the Affordable Care Act. General Hospital Psychiatry 2016, 45: 19-24. PMID: 28274334, DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2016.12.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNew patient consultationsMedicaid patientsAffordable Care ActInsurance typePsychiatric carePatient consultationsPatient accessMedicaid eligibilityAcceptance of MedicaidCare ActNew patientsPatientsPractice characteristicsPrivate insuranceMore barriersPsychiatristsAppointmentsMedicaidCareEligibilityMedicareOverall numberCar accidentsPTSDConsultationThe Effect of Insurance Type on Fragility Fracture Patient Access to Endocrinology Under the Affordable Care Act
Wiznia DH, Ndon S, Kim CY, Zaki T, Leslie MP. The Effect of Insurance Type on Fragility Fracture Patient Access to Endocrinology Under the Affordable Care Act. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation 2016, 8: 23-29. PMID: 28255507, PMCID: PMC5315247, DOI: 10.1177/2151458516681635.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMedicaid patientsInsurance typeAffordable Care ActOrthopaedic surgeonsPatient accessCare ActAppointment success rateBoard-certified endocrinologistsPostoperative periodHip fractureParathyroid hormoneEndocrinology specialistsPatient visitsPatientsAbnormal levelsEndocrinologistsMedicaid reimbursementMedicaidSuccess rateSignificant differencesComplex barriersMore barriersAppointmentsMothersSurgery