Cost Burden of Hepatitis C Virus Treatment in Commercially Insured Patients
December 13th 2019Rates of hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment in a commercially insured population doubled after availability of new direct-acting antivirals. Member out-of-pocket spending was kept low while the health plan bore 99% of spending on HCV medications.
Benzodiazepine and Unhealthy Alcohol Use Among Adult Outpatients
December 13th 2019Among outpatients who were screened for alcohol use, those with unhealthy alcohol use, women, and those who were older, white, and of lower socioeconomic status were more likely to use benzodiazepines.
Cost-Sharing Payments for Out-of-Network Care in Commercially Insured Adults
December 12th 2019This study of claims among adults covered by employer-sponsored plans revealed substantial variations in out-of-network cost-sharing payments. The growth of cost sharing for nonemergent hospitalizations is concerning.
Preventive/Office Visit Patient Knowledge and Their Insurance Information Gathering Perceptions
December 9th 2019Patients have an incomplete understanding of what constitutes no-cost preventive care services. Ease of obtaining information from insurance companies can significantly affect whether patients are charged correctly.
Catheter Management After Benign Transurethral Prostate Surgery: RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Criteria
December 5th 2019This manuscript synthesizes findings from a multidisciplinary panel following the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method to guide standardization of urinary catheter use after transurethral prostate surgery.