Impact and Associations of Atopic Dermatitis Out-of-Pocket Health Care Expenses in the United States

CONCLUSIONS: Out-of-pocket expenses for AD significantly impact household finances. Clinical interventions are needed to minimize OOP expenses while optimizing care outcomes.Capsule Summary:• Atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with significant financial cost, including increased out-of-pocket (OOP) expenses, although the impact and associations of OOP health care expenses for AD management are not well understood.• The OOP health care expenses related to AD are associated with increased disease severity and health care utilization and significantly impact the household finances of patients and caregivers.• Health care providers should be mindful of the OOP financial burden related to AD management and engage in shared decision making to create a treatment plan that is practical and effective and minimizes household financial impact.PMID:34516440 | DOI:10.1097/DER.0000000000000795

Source: Dermatitis - September 13, 2021 Category: Dermatology Authors: Raj Chovatiya Wendy Smith Begolka Isabelle J Thibau Jonathan I Silverberg Source Type: research