Sayeh Nikpay

Sep 10, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Sayeh Nikpay |Katy Backes Kozhimannil |Michael Ward |Michelle Leeberg

What is known on this topic Interfacility transfers (IFTs) are important determinants of access to care for patients. IFTs are identified in secondary health services research datasets using a variety of methods that have not been validated. ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) patients frequently undergo IFT. What this study adds This study proposes a method of identifying IFTs and validates it against ambulance claims using STEMI patients as a case study.

Apr 25, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Sayeh Nikpay

Introduction The 340B Drug Pricing Program entitles certain hospitals and federally supported safety-net clinics to discounts on drugs in outpatient settings. In addition to lowering drug costs, participants can bill patients with health insurance at customary rates, generating savings designed to fund safety-net care.

Nov 17, 2023 | statnews.com | Sayeh Nikpay |Claire McGlave |Hannah Neprash

In a recent paper, three health economists provide some of the first evidence documenting just how devastating ransomware attacks are to hospitals.

Nov 3, 2023 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Sara Lin |Andrew Shermeyer |Sayeh Nikpay |Renee Y. Hsia

CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Supporting Information Filename Description acem14831-sup-0001-DataS1.docxWord 2007 document , 38.6 KB Data S1. REFERENCES 1, , , et al. Incidence of emergency department visits for ST-elevation myocardial infarction in a recent six-year period in the United States. Am J Cardiol. 2015; 115(2): 167-170. doi:10.1016/j.amjcard.2014.10.020 2, , , et al.

Jun 22, 2023 | jamanetwork.com | Sayeh Nikpay