Research
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Both groups experienced a decrease in per member per month (PMPM) expenses, with a 38% decrease in the experimental group.
Group interventions may also be cost-effective for CAD patients.
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The total PMPM expenses decreased for both groups (38% for the experimental group and 10% for the control group), but the cost difference was statistically nonsignificant (P=.2975).
Why this rating
Based on a controlled random group assignment trial.
Source
Group office visits change dietary habits of patients with coronary artery disease-the dietary intervention and evaluation trial (D.I.E.T.).
Steven C. Masley et al. · PubMed · 2001
rct · n=97Cited 63×
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