Selected Publications
Antihyperglycemic Medications: A Claims-Based Estimate of First-Line Therapy Use Before Initialization of Second-Line Medications
Despite published guidelines, second-line therapy is often initiated without evidence of recommended use of first-line therapy. Apparent treatment failures, which may in fact be attributable to non-adherence to guidelines are common. Point of care and population-level processes are needed to monitor and improve guideline adherence.
In Diabetes Care.
Difference Between Estimated Purchase Price and Insurance Payments for Knee and Hip Implants in Privately Insured Patients Younger Than 65 Years
The total payments insurance companies pay for knee and hip implants were twice as high as the average selling prices at which hospitals purchased the implants from manufacturers, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars of additional insurance claims.
In JAMA.