Publications by authors named "Ahmad Rezaie Mianroodi"
BMC Health Serv Res
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates medical cost trends for commercially insured heart failure (HF) patients in the U.S. from 2006 to 2021, focusing on differences in expenses related to hospitalization, medications, and various healthcare services.
- It analyzes claims data from over 422,000 patients, revealing that the average total annual cost per patient decreased overall, with specific decreases noted in hospitalization and medication costs.
- However, costs for post-discharge care, outpatient services, emergency department visits, and surgeries showed significant increases, indicating a complex financial landscape in HF management.
