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No Margin, No Mission: Health Care Organizations and the Quest for Ethical Excellence
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Why well-insured patients should demand value-based insurance benefits. JAMA. 2007 Jun 13; 297(22):2515-8.
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Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine
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Quality, innovation, and value for money: NICE and the British National Health Service. JAMA. 2005 Nov 23; 294(20):2618-22.
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Long-term Survival and Value of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy for Pediatric Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Leukemia. JAMA Pediatr. 2018 12 01; 172(12):1161-1168.
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Missed opportunities: Prevention and resource utilization among HMO members who do not receive periodic health examinations. Preventive Medicine in Managed Care. 2000; 1:35-42.
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Physician-citizens--public roles and professional obligations. JAMA. 2004 Jan 07; 291(1):94-8.
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The real CER: lost in translation. Oncology (Williston Park). 2011 Apr 15; 25(4):320, 323.
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Long-term Survival and Cost-effectiveness Associated With Axicabtagene Ciloleucel vs Chemotherapy for Treatment of B-Cell Lymphoma. JAMA Netw Open. 2019 02 01; 2(2):e190035.
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Novel Therapies for an Aging Population: Grappling With Price, Value, and Affordability. JAMA. 2019 04 23; 321(16):1567-1568.
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The Effectiveness and Value of Biologic Therapies for the Treatment of Uncontrolled Asthma. J Manag Care Spec Pharm. 2019 May; 25(5):510-514.
The Effectiveness and Value of Biologic Therapies for the Treatment of Uncontrolled Asthma.
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Lecturer on Population Medicine, Part-time
Research Associate in Population Medicine
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Huntley Quelch Professor of Health Care Economics
Corresponding Member of the Faculty of Population Medicine
New Cost-Effectiveness Methods to Determine Value-Based Prices for Potential Cures: What Are the Options? Value Health. 2019 06; 22(6):656-660.
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Relative efficacy of drugs: an emerging issue between regulatory agencies and third-party payers. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2010 Apr; 9(4):277-91.
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Assistant Professor of Medicine, Part-time
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Carlson JJ, Walton SM, Basu A, Chapman RH, Campbell JD, McQueen RB, Pearson SD, Touchette DR, Veenstra D, Whittington MD, Ollendorf DA
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Value assessment and heterogeneity: another side to the story. Am J Manag Care. 2019 11; 25(11):542-543.
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Evolving targets for sedation during mechanical ventilation. Curr Opin Crit Care. 2020 02; 26(1):47-52.
Evolving targets for sedation during mechanical ventilation.
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The Effectiveness and Value of Treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. J Manag Care Spec Pharm. 2019 Dec; 25(12):1300-1306.
The Effectiveness and Value of Treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
Agboola F, Atlas SJ, Touchette DR, Fazioli K, Pearson SD
The Effectiveness and Value of Esketamine for the Management of Treatment-Resistant Depression. J Manag Care Spec Pharm. 2020 Jan; 26(1):16-20.
The Effectiveness and Value of Esketamine for the Management of Treatment-Resistant Depression.
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The Effectiveness and Value of Siponimod for Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. J Manag Care Spec Pharm. 2020 Mar; 26(3):236-239.
The Effectiveness and Value of Siponimod for Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.
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The Effectiveness and Value of Deflazacort and Exon-Skipping Therapies for the Management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. J Manag Care Spec Pharm. 2020 Apr; 26(4):361-366.
The Effectiveness and Value of Deflazacort and Exon-Skipping Therapies for the Management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Touchette DR, Agboola F, Atlas SJ, Pearson SD
The Authors Respond. J Manag Care Spec Pharm. 2020 04; 26(4):569-570.
A proposed framework for patient engagement throughout the broader research enterprise. J Comp Eff Res. 2020 04; 9(6):387-393.
A proposed framework for patient engagement throughout the broader research enterprise.
CRITICAL PATHWAYS AND FEEDBACK TO IMPROVE QUALITY
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Medications for obesity management: Effectiveness and value. J Manag Care Spec Pharm. 2023 05; 29(5):569-575.
Medications for obesity management: Effectiveness and value.
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Effects of home-based intervention on unplanned readmissions and out-of-hospital deaths.
Australian and New Zealand journal of medicine
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Steroid studies. I. Metabolic effects of androstanolone in aged people.
Stewart S, Vandenbroek AJ, Pearson S, Horowitz JD
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Prolonged beneficial effects of a home-based intervention on unplanned readmissions and mortality among patients with congestive heart failure.
Effects of a home-based intervention among patients with congestive heart failure discharged from acute hospital care. Arch Intern Med. 1998 May 25; 158(10):1067-72.
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Uncovering a multitude of sins: medication management in the home post acute hospitalisation among the chronically ill. Aust N Z J Med. 1999 Apr; 29(2):220-7.
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The use and reporting of patient-reported outcomes in phase III breast cancer trials. Clin Trials. 2013 Apr; 10(2):243-9.
The use and reporting of patient-reported outcomes in phase III breast cancer trials.
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Observation versus initial treatment for men with localized, low-risk prostate cancer: a cost-effectiveness analysis. Ann Intern Med. 2013 Jun 18; 158(12):853-60.
Observation versus initial treatment for men with localized, low-risk prostate cancer: a cost-effectiveness analysis.
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
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Effects of androgenic steroids in aging individuals. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1954 Aug; 2(8):489-98.
Effects of androgenic steroids in aging individuals.
Cost consideration in the clinical guidance documents of physician specialty societies in the United States. JAMA Intern Med. 2013 Jun 24; 173(12):1091-7.
Cost consideration in the clinical guidance documents of physician specialty societies in the United States.
Assistant Professor of Population Medicine
The effect of a separate stream for minor injuries on accident and emergency department waiting times. Emerg Med J. 2002 Jan; 19(1):28-30.
The effect of a separate stream for minor injuries on accident and emergency department waiting times.
Determining the function of a hospital clinical ethics committee: making ethics work. J Qual Clin Pract. 1998 Jun; 18(2):117-24.
Determining the function of a hospital clinical ethics committee: making ethics work.
The Australian and New Zealand journal of surgery
Clinical pathway management of total knee arthroplasty: a retrospective comparative study. Aust N Z J Surg. 2000 May; 70(5):351-4.
Clinical pathway management of total knee arthroplasty: a retrospective comparative study.
Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association
Biomarker tests for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease: Generating evidence to inform insurance coverage determinations. Alzheimers Dement. 2013 Nov; 9(6):745-52.
Biomarker tests for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease: Generating evidence to inform insurance coverage determinations.
Evaluating the evidence on comparative effectiveness and value of management options for treatment-resistant depression. Postgrad Med. 2013 Nov; 125(6):7-16.
Evaluating the evidence on comparative effectiveness and value of management options for treatment-resistant depression.
Ollendorf DA, Migliaccio-Walle K, Colby JA, Pearson SD
Management options for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a regional perspective on value. J Comp Eff Res. 2013 May; 2(3):261-71.
Management options for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a regional perspective on value.
International journal of technology assessment in health care
Comparative effectiveness of anti-VEGF agents for diabetic macular edema. Int J Technol Assess Health Care. 2013 Oct; 29(4):392-401.
Comparative effectiveness of anti-VEGF agents for diabetic macular edema.
Through the looking glass: making the design and output of economic models useful for setting medical policy. J Comp Eff Res. 2014 Jan; 3(1):53-61.
Through the looking glass: making the design and output of economic models useful for setting medical policy.
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Exploring public attitudes towards approaches to discussing costs in the clinical encounter. J Gen Intern Med. 2014 Jan; 29(1):223-9.
Exploring public attitudes towards approaches to discussing costs in the clinical encounter.
Amyloid-ß positron emission tomography in the diagnostic evaluation of alzheimer disease: summary of primary findings and conclusions. JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Jan; 174(1):133-4.
Amyloid-ß positron emission tomography in the diagnostic evaluation of alzheimer disease: summary of primary findings and conclusions.
Antiel RM, James KM, Egginton JS, Sheeler RD, Liebow M, Goold SD, Tilburt JC
Specialty, political affiliation, and perceived social responsibility are associated with U.S. physician reactions to health care reform legislation. J Gen Intern Med. 2014 Feb; 29(2):399-403.
Specialty, political affiliation, and perceived social responsibility are associated with U.S. physician reactions to health care reform legislation.
Evidentiary rationales for the Choosing Wisely Top 5 lists. JAMA. 2014 Apr 09; 311(14):1443-4.
Evidentiary rationales for the Choosing Wisely Top 5 lists.
Cost-related motivations for conducting research: participants should be informed. JAMA. 2014 Apr 16; 311(15):1491-2.
Cost-related motivations for conducting research: participants should be informed.
The comparative clinical effectiveness and value of simeprevir and sofosbuvir for chronic hepatitis C virus infection. JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Jul; 174(7):1170-1.
The comparative clinical effectiveness and value of simeprevir and sofosbuvir for chronic hepatitis C virus infection.
The ethics of 'fail first': guidelines and practical scenarios for step therapy coverage policies. Health Aff (Millwood). 2014 Oct; 33(10):1779-85.
The ethics of 'fail first': guidelines and practical scenarios for step therapy coverage policies.
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Translating comparative effectiveness research into Medicaid payment policy: views from medical and pharmacy directors. J Comp Eff Res. 2015 Mar; 4(2):79-88.
Translating comparative effectiveness research into Medicaid payment policy: views from medical and pharmacy directors.
Tackling the hepatitis C cost problem: A test case for tomorrow's cures. Hepatology. 2015 Nov; 62(5):1334-6.
Tackling the hepatitis C cost problem: A test case for tomorrow's cures.
Payer and Policy Maker Steps to Support Value-Based Pricing for Drugs. JAMA. 2015 Dec 15; 314(23):2503-4.
Payer and Policy Maker Steps to Support Value-Based Pricing for Drugs.
The journal of family planning and reproductive health care
Promoting sexual health services to young men: findings from focus group discussions. J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care. 2003 Oct; 29(4):194-8.
Promoting sexual health services to young men: findings from focus group discussions.
Chahal HS, Marseille EA, Tice JA, Pearson SD, Ollendorf DA, Fox RK, Kahn JG
Cost-effectiveness of Early Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus Genotype 1 by Stage of Liver Fibrosis in a US Treatment-Naive Population. JAMA Intern Med. 2016 Jan; 176(1):65-73.
Cost-effectiveness of Early Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus Genotype 1 by Stage of Liver Fibrosis in a US Treatment-Naive Population.
Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) Inhibitors for Treatment of High Cholesterol Levels: Effectiveness and Value. JAMA Intern Med. 2016 Jan; 176(1):107-8.
Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) Inhibitors for Treatment of High Cholesterol Levels: Effectiveness and Value.
Sacubitril-Valsartan for the Treatment of Heart Failure: Effectiveness and Value. JAMA Intern Med. 2016 Feb; 176(2):249-50.
Sacubitril-Valsartan for the Treatment of Heart Failure: Effectiveness and Value.
Effectiveness and Value of Treatment Options for Obesity--A Report for the California Technology Assessment Forum. JAMA Intern Med. 2016 Feb; 176(2):247-8.
Effectiveness and Value of Treatment Options for Obesity--A Report for the California Technology Assessment Forum.
Slutsky J, Tumilty E, Max C, Lu L, Tantivess S, Hauegen RC, Whitty JA, Weale A, Pearson SD, Tugendhaft A, Wang H, Staniszewska S, Weerasuriya K, Ahn J, Cubillos L
Journal of health organization and management
Patterns of public participation. J Health Organ Manag. 2016 Aug 15; 30(5):751-68.
Kieslich K, Ahn J, Badano G, Chalkidou K, Cubillos L, Hauegen RC, Henshall C, Krubiner CB, Littlejohns P, Lu L, Pearson SD, Rid A, Whitty JA, Wilson J
Public participation in decision-making on the coverage of new antivirals for hepatitis C. J Health Organ Manag. 2016 Aug 15; 30(5):769-85.
Public participation in decision-making on the coverage of new antivirals for hepatitis C.
Policy Framework for Covering Preventive Services Without Cost Sharing: Saving Lives and Saving Money? JAMA Intern Med. 2016 08 01; 176(8):1185-9.
Policy Framework for Covering Preventive Services Without Cost Sharing: Saving Lives and Saving Money?
Kazi DS, Moran AE, Coxson PG, Penko J, Ollendorf DA, Pearson SD, Tice JA, Guzman D, Bibbins-Domingo K
Cost-effectiveness of PCSK9 Inhibitor Therapy in Patients With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia or Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease. JAMA. 2016 Aug 16; 316(7):743-53.
Cost-effectiveness of PCSK9 Inhibitor Therapy in Patients With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia or Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.
Cameron CG, Synnott PG, Pearson SD, Dubois RW, Ciarametaro M, Ollendorf DA
Evaluating the Importance of Heterogeneity of Treatment Effect: Variation in Patient Utilities Can Influence Choice of the "Optimal" Oral Anticoagulant for Atrial Fibrillation. Value Health. 2016 Jul-Aug; 19(5):661-9.
Evaluating the Importance of Heterogeneity of Treatment Effect: Variation in Patient Utilities Can Influence Choice of the "Optimal" Oral Anticoagulant for Atrial Fibrillation.
A CONVERSATION WITH STEVEN PEARSON, MD. The Value of Drugs: It Is Not About the Money! Manag Care. 2016 Apr; 25(4):33-4.
A CONVERSATION WITH STEVEN PEARSON, MD. The Value of Drugs: It Is Not About the Money!
CardioMEMS HF for the Management of Heart Failure-Effectiveness and Value. JAMA Intern Med. 2016 10 01; 176(10):1551-1552.
CardioMEMS HF for the Management of Heart Failure-Effectiveness and Value.
Sandhu AT, Ollendorf DA, Chapman RH, Pearson SD, Heidenreich PA
Cost-Effectiveness of Sacubitril-Valsartan in Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction. Ann Intern Med. 2016 Nov 15; 165(10):681-689.
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