[K23] Impact of Health Deductible Health Plans on the Evaluation, Treatment, and Outcomes for Acute Coronary Syndrome
Ente: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
Scadenza: 2028-07-31
Importo max: 167.471 EUR
Paese: US
Descrizione
PROJECT ABSTRACT
This K23 award will enable the candidate, Shih-Chuan Chou, MD, MPH, SM, to become an independent
physician-scientist focused on the effect of out-of-pocket costs on care utilization and outcomes of acute chest
pain and cardiovascular care. Chest pain is one of the most common reasons for emergency department (ED)
evaluation, with over 7 million visits annually. ED visits ensure the timely identification and treatment of acute
myocardial infarction (AMI) or acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, the financial implications of care
have escalated over the past two decades with the growth of high deductible health plans (HDHP). By 2020,
nearly 6 in 10 US employees with employer-sponsored insurance will have deductibles of ≥
Settori: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
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