• Author: John P. Cashy
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Impact of the MISSION Act on quality and outcomes of major cardiovascular procedures among Veterans

Abstract: Importance: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act expanded opportunities for …

Opioid and high-risk prescribing among racial and ethnic minority veterans

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to compare opioid prescribing and high-risk prescribing by race and ethnicity in a national cohort of U.S. veterans. A cross-sectional …

Latent Class Analysis of Prescribing Behavior of Primary Care Physicians in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Benzodiazepines, opioids, proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), and antibiotics are frequently prescribed inappropriately by primary care physicians (PCPs), without …

Differences in Experiences With Care Between Homeless and Nonhomeless Patients in Veterans Affairs Facilities With Tailored and Nontailored Primary Care Teams

Abstract: Background: Homeless patients describe poor experiences with primary care. In 2012, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) implemented homeless-tailored primary care …