Post-discharge Healthcare Usage and Costs From March 2020 Through the Omicron Surge for Individuals Hospitalized With COVID-19.

Introduction: Despite the rise of post-COVID care centers, few studies exist that quantify the burden of patient healthcare usage and hospital costs after COVID-19 hospitalization. It is essential to target post-COVID follow-up care to the individuals who need it most, such that costs and emergencies are minimized and health and appointment attendance are optimized.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort comparison among four groups of 50 patients (200 total).