Utilization of healthcare resources by U.S. children and adults with inflammatory bowel disease

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Authors

Michael D. Kappelman · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Carol Q. Porter · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Joseph A. Galanko · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Sheryl L. Rifas‐Shiman · Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Daniel A. Ollendorf · Institute for Clinical and Economic Review

Robert S. Sandler · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Jonathan A. Finkelstein

Abstract

In the U.S., patients with IBD consume substantial healthcare resources. Resource utilization varies by patient age and disease type, and to a lesser extent, gender, geographical region, and insurance type. These findings may be used to inform health policy.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Microscopic Colitis Eosinophilic Esophagitis

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Published in: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Volume 17, Issue 1, pp. 62-68

DOI: 10.1002/ibd.21371

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Utilization of healthcare resources by U.S. children and adults with inflammatory bowel disease

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