EBioMedicine
Health-record score predicts survival better than age alone
A health-record score improved 10-year survival classification for 1 in 13.3 patients compared with an age cutoff of 75 years.A health-record score improved 10-year survival classification for 1 in 13.3 patients compared with an age cutoff of 75 years.
Cohort studyBiomarkers
Who was studiedVeterans Health Administration patients with complete follow-up, 10-year follow-up
What changedThe health-record score correctly predicted 10-year survival for 79.0% of patients, versus 71.5% using an age cutoff
The catchHealth benefits from score-guided care were not measured