Vahakn B. Shahinian

TL;DR: The frequency of surgeries to initiate renal replacement therapy among people with spina bifida undergoing procedures is low and is not increasing, highlighting the importance of consistent care throughout adolescence and young adulthood and hypertension screening.

TL;DR: Differences in episode payments between TAVR and SAVR were greatest for the sickest patients but much less in healthier patients, suggesting that the economic advantages of T AVR relative to S AVR may diminish.

TL;DR: PSA testing and prostate biopsy rates decreased significantly between 2011 and 2014 and the rate of PSA testing was not differentially affected by ACO participation, but ACOs did not accelerate deimplementation of PSC testing for eligible Medicare beneficiaries without prostate cancer.

TL;DR: Urology groups would, on average, benefit from the anticipated change in Medicare office E&M visit payments, however, solo practices with a high office focus and academic multispecialty practices may see reduced Medicare payments.