The
Annals of Internal Medicine recently
published a retrospective study on medical homes and medication adherence. Here
are some key findings from the report:
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5.9% of patients in the study
received care in patient-centered medical homes.
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The average rate of adherence was 64%
among medical home patients.
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The medication adherence rate was 59%
among patients in the control group.
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Medication adherence was
significantly higher in medical homes overall (2.2%).
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Adherence was 3% higher for diabetic
medical home patients vs control patients.
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Hypertensive patients had 3.2% better
adherence than the control group.
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Source:
Annals of Internal Medicine, November 15, 2016
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