December 27, 2016, Vol 316, No. 24, Pages 2567-2686

This randomized trial evaluated the effects on anxiety and depression symptoms of a multicomponent behavioral intervention delivered by lay health workers to adults functionally impaired by psychological distress in a conflict-affected area of Pakistan.

This cluster randomized clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of a lay health worker–administered, primary care–based, culturally adapted psychological intervention with education and support, vs usual care with education and support, for common mental disorders in Zimbabwe.

This study used data from National Health Expenditure Accounts to estimate US spending on personal health care and public health, according to condition, age and sex group, and type of care.

This cohort study of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries compares trends in readmission rates for target and nontarget conditions among hospitals penalized vs not penalized under the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program.