Economic Implications of Diagnostic Delays in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Author(s):

Hadar Lev-Tov, MD

Panelist discusses how delayed medical diagnosis causes significant economic burden through increased treatment costs, prolonged health care interventions, reduced patient productivity, and higher health care system expenses. Economic mitigation strategies include implementing early screening programs, improving diagnostic technologies, enhancing medical training, and developing robust health care infrastructure that prioritizes timely patient assessment and intervention.

EP: 1.Bridging the Gap in Recognizing Early Symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

EP: 2.Improving HS Diagnosis and Care Through Better Alignment of Staging and Severity

EP: 3.Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Care

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EP: 4.Economic Implications of Diagnostic Delays in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

EP: 5.Strategies for Equitable Access in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

EP: 6.Partnering With Patient Advocacy Groups to Improve HS Awareness and Outcomes

EP: 7.Holistic Care for HS Patients: The Power of Multidisciplinary Models

EP: 8.The Case for HS Centers of Excellence: Evidence for Improved Patient Outcomes

EP: 9.Innovating HS Care: Applying Multidisciplinary Lessons to Diagnosis and Management

EP: 10.The Value Proposition: Justifying the Investment in HS Centers of Excellence

EP: 11.Key Takeaways on HS Care: Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Equity Solutions

EP: 12.Navigating HS Management: The Patient Journey

EP: 13.Advancing HS Outcomes: Resource Prioritization and Success Measurement

EP: 14.Tailoring HS Treatment: The Path to Better Patient Outcomes

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What are the economic implications of delayed diagnosis on both patients and health systems, and how can these be mitigated?

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