
Opinion|Videos|September 27, 2024
Cost Drivers in Lupus Nephritis
Panelists discuss the main cost drivers of lupus nephritis treatment, comparing direct medical costs to those of other chronic conditions and examining indirect costs such as lost productivity and disability.
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Episodes in this series

- What are the main cost drivers associated with the treatment and management of lupus nephritis?
- How do direct medical costs for lupus nephritis compare with other chronic conditions?
- What are some of the indirect costs (eg, lost productivity, disability) associated with lupus nephritis?
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