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Cost-effectiveness of health interventions may be perpetuating health disparities. Here’s how to fix that

As an epidemiologist and physician, I’ve long been concerned about how health interventions for marginalized communities are evaluated. A new study explores that concern and offers some solutions for ...
Medscape

EoE: Which First-Line Treatments Are Most Cost-Effective?

For initial treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), an elimination diet is the most cost-effective option from a payer perspective and proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy is more cost-effective ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Ubrogepant, Rimegepant, and Zavegepant for Acute Migraine Treatment vs Usual Care

Based on this analysis, all 3 gepants are not cost-effective compared with usual care for the treatment of acute migraine. Objective: Migraine is a debilitating chronic disorder requiring multifaceted ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Generalized Cost-Effectiveness Analysis to Assess Treatment Value in Hepatitis C

This article estimates the comprehensive value of direct-acting antivirals for the treatment of hepatitis C virus using a generalized cost-effectiveness analysis. Objectives: To estimate the ...
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Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing Cost-Effective Evidence-Based Childhood Cancer Treatment in a Resource-Limited Setting in Egypt: A Qualitative Interview Study

Fourteen participants agreed to participate in the study: nine pediatric oncologists; three surgeons; and two radiation oncologists. We identified four main themes of barriers and facilitators: ...