Real-world epidemiology, treatment patterns and survival of multiple myeloma patients in a large nationwide health plan.

Background: Survival of patients with multiple myeloma (MM) has improved significantly with access to autologous stem cell transplant (SCT) and new treatments. This study aims to describe epidemiology, treatment patterns, and outcomes of MM in Israel.

Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted in Maccabi Healthcare Services, a 2-million-member nationwide health plan in Israel.