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Surgical and Medical Costs for Fibromyalgia Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty
This study highlights some of the potential financial discrepancies of managing patients with fibromyalgia. Our findings suggest medical and surgical complication costs to be greater than reimbursement, resulting in overall net financial losses. These findings need to be considered in the light of health care reform and cost structuring. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: Journal of Knee Surgery - May 13, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Moore, Tara Sodhi, Nipun Cohen-Levy, Wayne B. Ehiorobo, Joseph Kalsi, Angad Anis, Hiba K. Dushaj, Kristina Pappas, Vivian Vakharia, Rushabh M. Hepinstall, Matthew S. Roche, Martin W. Mont, Michael A. Tags: Special Focus Section Source Type: research

Characteristics, Treatment, and Health Care Expenditures of Medicare Supplemental‐Insured Patients with Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Post‐Herpetic Neuralgia, or Fibromyalgia
ConclusionsThe numerous comorbidities, polypharmacy, and magnitude of expenditures in this sample of Medicare supplemental‐insured patients with pDPN, PHN, or fibromyalgia underscore the complexity and importance of appropriate management of these chronic pain patients.
Source: Pain Medicine - January 16, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Stephen S. Johnston, Margarita Udall, Jose Alvir, Donna McMorrow, Robert Fowler, Daniel Mullins Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Fibromyalgia as a Predictor of Increased Postoperative Complications, Readmission Rates, and Hospital Costs in Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Spine Fusion
Study Design. Retrospective review. Objective. The aim of this study was to identify whether a concomitant diagnosis of fibromyalgia (FM) influences postoperative complications, readmission rates or cost following primary 1 to 2 level lumbar fusions in an elective setting. Summary of Background Data. Patients with FM often are limited by chronic lower back pain, many of whom will seek operative treatment. No previous study has evaluated whether patients with a concomitant diagnosis of FM have more complications following spine surgery. Methods. Medicare data (2005–2014) from a national database was queried for...
Source: Spine - February 5, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: EPIDEMIOLOGY Source Type: research

Impact of a Pregabalin Step Therapy Policy Among Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries
ConclusionAfter controlling for differences in age and comorbidity burden between the groups, implementation of a pregabalin ST restriction was associated with increased disease‐related pharmacy costs and decreased total medical costs; however, there was no net difference in total healthcare cost or total pharmacy cost.
Source: Pain Practice - April 1, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Brandon T. Suehs, Anthony Louder, Margarita Udall, Joseph C. Cappelleri, Ashish V. Joshi, Nick C. Patel Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Trends associated with Implementing and Lifting a step Therapy Policy for pregabalin in the humana Medicare Population: an Interrupted time series analysis
This study examined the impact of the (ST) on pregabalin utilization and therapeutic alternatives, as well as medical expenditures for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), post herpetic neuralgia (PHN), and fibromyalgia (FM).
Source: Value in Health - May 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: K.D. Null, K. Moll, J.C. Cappelleri, A. Sadosky, B. Parsons, M.K. Pasquale Source Type: research

Analgesic opioid use in a health-insured epilepsy population during 2012
Conclusion The prevalences of analgesic opioid use, psychiatric diagnoses, and 16 pain conditions were significantly higher in the patient population with epilepsy than in the control population without epilepsy. Our study also showed how opioid use rate varied by gender, age category, and depression. The reasons for the greater prevalence of opioid use in people with epilepsy are unclear. It seems that increased pain prevalence is an important driver for the higher frequency of opioid use in people with epilepsy. Psychiatric illness and other factors also appear to contribute. Further analysis including more detailed clin...
Source: Epilepsy and Behavior - March 4, 2016 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Analgesic opioid use in a health-insured epilepsy population during 2012.
CONCLUSION: The prevalences of analgesic opioid use, psychiatric diagnoses, and 16 pain conditions were significantly higher in the patient population with epilepsy than in the control population without epilepsy. Our study also showed how opioid use rate varied by gender, age category, and depression. The reasons for the greater prevalence of opioid use in people with epilepsy are unclear. It seems that increased pain prevalence is an important driver for the higher frequency of opioid use in people with epilepsy. Psychiatric illness and other factors also appear to contribute. Further analysis including more detailed cli...
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - March 2, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Wilner AN, Sharma BK, Thompson AR, Krueger A Tags: Epilepsy Behav Source Type: research

Changing Trends in Opioid Use among U.S. Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Conclusion In the US, opioid use peaked in older RA patients in 2010 and is now declining slightly. Withdrawal of propoxyphene from the U.S. market in 2010 had minimal effect on overall use, as it was replaced with greater use of other opioids. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - June 1, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jeffrey R Curtis, Fenglong Xie, Christian Smith, Kenneth G. Saag, Lang Chen, Timothy Beukelman, Melissa Mannion, Huifeng Yun, Stefan Kertesz Tags: Full Length Source Type: research

Changing Trends in Opioid Use Among Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis in the United States
ConclusionIn the US, opioid use in older patients with RA peaked in 2010 and is now declining slightly. Withdrawal of propoxyphene from the US market in 2010 had minimal effect on overall opioid use, because use of propoxyphene was replaced by increased use of other opioids.
Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - August 13, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jeffrey R. Curtis, Fenglong Xie, Christian Smith, Kenneth G. Saag, Lang Chen, Timothy Beukelman, Melissa Mannion, Huifeng Yun, Stefan Kertesz Tags: Full Length Source Type: research

Canadian Rheumatology Association Meeting Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Montreal, Quebec, Canada February - March 2, 2019.
Abstract The 73rd Annual Meeting of The Canadian Rheumatology Association was held at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal, Quebec, Canada February 27 - March 2, 2019. The program consisted of presentations covering original research, symposia, awards, and lectures. Highlights of the meeting include the following 2019 Award Winners: Distinguished Rheumatologist, Edward Keystone; Distinguished Investigator, Diane Lacaille; Teacher-Educator, Shirley Tse; Emerging Investigator, Glen Hazlewood; Best Abstract on SLE Research by a Trainee - Ian Watson Award, Alexandra Legge; Best Abstract on Clinical or Epidemiolo...
Source: J Rheumatol - May 31, 2019 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Silverman ED Tags: J Rheumatol Source Type: research

Factors Associated With Initial Treatment Choice, Engagement, and Discontinuation for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder
CONCLUSIONS: Treatment initiation with pharmacotherapy was associated with treatment engagement and duration. Previous contact with behavioral health treatment may support initiating, engaging in, and remaining in treatment. Patients with painful conditions may benefit from provider support in initiating treatment for opioid use disorder.PMID:34666510 | DOI:10.1176/appi.ps.202100239
Source: Psychiatric Services - October 20, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ryan Mutter Donna Spencer Jeffrey McPheeters Source Type: research