Objective. To examine the effect of Part D on 65–78‐year‐old noninstitutionalized dual
eligibles' prescription utilization and expenditures. Data Source. Random sample of unique …

Background Granting dispensing pharmacists the authority to prescribe has significant
implications for pharmaceutical and health human resources policy, and quality of care …

Background Depression imposes enormous burdens on the elderly. Despite this, rates of
initiation of and adherence to recommended pharmacotherapy are frequently low in this …

Abstract Background The Nissen and Toupet fundoplications are the most commonly used
techniques for surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. To date, no population …

Sustained improvements in health depend on the uptake and diffusion of innovative
technologies (Cutler and McClellan, 2001). The World Health Organization estimates that …