CO42 4P Care and Adjusting Therapy for Hypothyroidism – A Potential to Reduce Costs of Healthcare and Loss of Productivity

Hypothyroidism affects 25 million people in the US, causing health complications and increased healthcare utilization for many patients despite well-established hormone replacement therapy. A significant effort goes into understanding how personalized care for chronic patients can improve health outcomes, and reduce associated healthcare costs. We focused on two complications frequently affecting hypothyroid patients: (I) fatigue – known to increase workplace absenteeism and the economic burden on healthcare payers; (II) excessive body weight – known to increase the risk of health complications and total cost of care.
Source: Value in Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research