Tag: pharmacoeconomics

Revealing the Changing Landscape of Chronic Wounds and Medicare Costs: A Comprehensive Study on Prevalence and Treatment Expenses from 2014 to 2019 #Diabetes #Wounds #WoundHealing

The study titled "Changes in Chronic Wounds and Medicare Costs" by our long-time friends Carter and coworkers, published in the Journal of Medical Economics, provides valuable insights into the cost of chronic wound care and the prevalence of chronic wounds among Medicare beneficiaries. The objective of the study was to determine the cost of chronic... Continue Reading →

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Cost of Treatment of Neuroischemic Ulcers of the Lower Extremity in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease in the United States ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot @ALPSlimb @USC @USC_vascular @ResearchatUSC @KeckSchool_USC @JAPMAFeetTweets @APMA

This from our team USC and colleagues Paul Saatsoglou and Susan Pitman-Lowenthal. Bottom line: This study analyzed the cost of treating neuroischemic ulcers (a type of wound) on the lower extremities in patients with peripheral artery disease using medical and hospital claims records submitted for reimbursement to private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. The study population... Continue Reading →

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An Economic Evaluation of the Impact, Cost, and Medicare Policy Implications of Chronic Wounds

Congratulations to our colleagues on this important work. Summary: Total Medicare spending estimates for all wound types ranged from $28.1 to $96.8 billion.   Authors Nussbaum SR1, Carter MJ2, Fife CE3, DaVanzo J4, Haught R4, Nusgart M5, Cartwright D6. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the cost of chronic wound care for... Continue Reading →

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