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Adherence
Emergency Room Visits, Lost Time and Productivity Costs in Employees with Coronary Artery Disease Are Impacted by Medication Adherence
Medication Adherence Impacts Lost Time, Productivity Costs and Emergency Room Visits in Employees with Major Depressive Disorder
Medication Adherence Impacts Lost Time, Productivity Costs and Emergency Room Visits in Employees with Diabetes
Medication Adherence Impacts Lost Time, Productivity Costs and Emergency Room Visits in Employees with Diabetes, Depression, and Coronary Artery Disease
The Impact of Major Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Ideation or Suicide Attempts on Caregivers: A Comparison of Direct and Indirect Costs Using Objectively Measured Real-world Data
The Impact of Major Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Ideation or Suicide Attempts on Caregivers: A Comparison of Direct and Indirect Costs Using Objectively Measured Real-world Data
Changes in Mental Health-Related Insurance Claims Costs Among Patients Treated for Bipolar Disorder
Medication Adherence and the Direct Medical and Prescription Cost Impact of Fixed vs Loose Dose Thiazolidinedione Combination Products Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Medication adherence with Disease modifying treatments for multiple sclerosis: Findings from a US National database of employees
Medication Possession Ratio and Health Benefit Cost Comparisons in Type 2 Diabetic Patients using Fixed and Loose Dose Thiazolidinedione Combination Products. Presented at the American Diabetes Association Annual Meeting June 7-9, 2008, San Francisco, CA.
Persistence with Leuprolide Acetate in patients with Prostate Cancer
AHRQ
Costs of physical and mental comorbidities among employees: a comparison of those with and without bipolar disorder
Comorbidities during the year following diagnosis for persons with and without GERD using the Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) 261 Specific Categories
Objective Costs and Prevalence of Comorbidities for Persons with and without Insomnia
Physical and Mental Comorbidities among Employees with Bipolar Disorder: Analysis of AHRQ 261 Specific Categories
Physical and Mental Comorbidities among Employees with Bipolar Disorder: Analysis of Major Diagnostic Categories
Prevalence and Costs of Comorbidities Among Persons with and without Multiple Sclerosis: An Analysis of the AHRQ Major and Specific Diagnostic Categories
Prevalence, Costs and Services of Comorbid conditions associated with Functional Dyspepsia
The Likelihood of Having Functional Dyspepsia Based on Other Comorbid Conditions
The Prevalence and Costs to Treat Comorbidities in Persons with Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation in the 6 Months After Diagnosis: An Employer Perspective
The Prevalence and Costs to Treat GI Comorbidities in Persons with Constipation The American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting
Asthma
An employer perspective on annual employee and dependent costs for pediatric asthma
Back Pain
Self-reported and Objectively Measured Productivity and Absence Costs and Comorbidity Assessments for Employees with Back and Joint Disorders
Self-reported and objectively measured productivity and absence costs for employees with back and joint disorders
Self-reported and Objectively Measured Productivity and Absence Costs and Comorbidity Assessments for Employees with Back and Joint Disorders
Caregiver Trends in Absence Payments and Lost Time Due to Sick Leave, Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees Whose Spouses Have Back Pain in the United States
Trends in Leaves Due to Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Back Pain in the United States
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the ISPOR 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting, May 17-20, 2021, this poster was encored at: • ISPOR as PMS10, May 17-20, 2021 (Value in Health, Volume 24, S140) • ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
Work Absence and Absence Costs in Patients with Osteoarthritis (OA) and Low Back Pain (LBP) in the United States
Biologic
Biologic, Biosimilar and Specialty Drug Utilization Trends Among US Employers
Biosimilars
Biosimilar Benefit Use, Adoption, and Conversions
Other Showings: Presented at the NASP Annual Meeting & Expo • September 19 - 22, 2022 • Orlando, FL
Biologic, Biosimilar and Specialty Drug Utilization Trends Among US Employers
Biosimilar adoption, benefit-use claims & dollars
Other Showings: A similar version of this poster will be presented at ISPOR 2021 Annual European Meeting, November 30-December 3, 2021
Factors influencing the economics of biosimilars in the US.
Biosimilars in the USA: Will New Efforts to Spur Approvals and Access Spur Uptake and Cost Savings?
Management of Specialty Drugs, Specialty Pharmacies and Biosimilars in the United States
Management of Specialty Drugs, Specialty Pharmacies and Biosimilars in the United States
Management of Specialty Pharmacies, Specialty and Biosimilar products
The 2018 US Payor Landscape: Trends and Results from Formulary Management Surveys
Cancer
A Holistic Overview of the Real Costs of Cancer on Patients (Panel Discussion at the AVBCC [Association for Value Based Cancer Care])
Comparisons of Twenty-Year Trends in Direct Costs, Absence Payments and Lost Time for Employees with Breast, Skin, GI, Female, Male, and “Other” Cancers
Comparisons of Twenty-Year Trends in Direct Costs, Absence Payments and Lost Time for Employee “Caregivers” of Patients with Breast, Skin, GI, Female, Male, and “Other” Cancers
Comparing Self-Reported Presenteeism with Objectively Measured Direct and Indirect Cost, Lost Time and Comorbidity Assessments for Employees with Cancer
Employer Paid Sick Leave, Disability, and Workers’ Compensation Trends for Employees With Cancer Conditions in the United States
Other Showings: Trend study highlighting the Charlson Comorbidity Index and Prevalence of various types of cancers with aggregated [utilization (%), costs (median and average), and length of leaves] for sick leave, short- and long-term disability and workers' compensation
Employer Paid Sick Leave, Disability, and Workers’ Compensation Trends for Employees Whose Spouses have Cancer Conditions in the United States
Other Showings: Trend study highlighting the Charlson Comorbidity Index for employees and their spouses with cancer and the Prevalence of various types of cancers for the spouses with cancer with aggregated [utilization (%), costs (median and average), and length of leaves] for sick leave, short- and long-term disability and workers' compensation for the employees
Comparing Self-Reported Presenteeism with Objectively Measured Direct and Indirect Cost, Lost Time and Comorbidity Assessments for Employees with Cancer
Comparisons of Twenty-Year Trends in Direct Costs, Absence Payments and Lost Time for Employee “Caregivers” of Patients with Breast, Skin, GI, Female, Male, and “Other” Cancers
Comparisons of Twenty-Year Trends in Direct Costs, Absence Payments and Lost Time for Employees with Breast, Skin, GI, Female, Male, and “Other” Cancers
Caregiver Absence Time and Payments Due to Sick Leave, Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees Whose Spouses Have Cancer in the United States
Prevalence and Leaves Due to Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Cancer
Cancer caregiver absence cost and lost time
Other Showings: A similar poster will be presented at the ISPOR 2021 Annual European Meeting, November 30-December 3, 2021
2018 Cancer Concerns of United States Health Plans
Persistence with Leuprolide Acetate in patients with Prostate Cancer
United States Health Plan Cancer Concerns in 2018
Cardiovascular
Exploration of Reason Codes in Real World Cardiovascular System Short-term Disability Claims in the United States
Exploration of Reason Codes in Real World Cardiovascular System Short-Term Disability Claims in the United States
Emergency Room Visits, Lost Time and Productivity Costs in Employees with Coronary Artery Disease Are Impacted by Medication Adherence
Absence Time and Payments due to Sick Leave, Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Circulatory Disorders in the United States
Caregiver
An employer perspective on annual employee and dependent costs for pediatric asthma
The Clinical and Economic Impact of Employees Who Are Care Partners of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis by Disease Severity
Comparisons of Twenty-Year Trends in Direct Costs, Absence Payments and Lost Time for Employee “Caregivers” of Patients with Breast, Skin, GI, Female, Male, and “Other” Cancers
Employer Paid Sick Leave, Disability, and Workers’ Compensation Trends for Employees Whose Spouses have Cancer Conditions in the United States
Other Showings: Trend study highlighting the Charlson Comorbidity Index for employees and their spouses with cancer and the Prevalence of various types of cancers for the spouses with cancer with aggregated [utilization (%), costs (median and average), and length of leaves] for sick leave, short- and long-term disability and workers' compensation for the employees
Comparisons of Twenty-Year Trends in Direct Costs, Absence Payments and Lost Time for Employee “Caregivers” of Patients with Breast, Skin, GI, Female, Male, and “Other” Cancers
Caregiver Trends in Absence Payments and Lost Time Due to Sick Leave, Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees Whose Spouses Have Back Pain in the United States
Caregiver Absence Payments and Lost Time Due to Sick Leave, Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees Whose Spouses Have Mental Disorders in the United States
Caregiver Absence Time and Payments Due to Sick Leave, Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees Whose Spouses Have Cancer in the United States
Clinical and Economic Burden of Employees Who Are Care Partners of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Cancer caregiver absence cost and lost time
Other Showings: A similar poster will be presented at the ISPOR 2021 Annual European Meeting, November 30-December 3, 2021
Direct and Indirect Costs Among Caregivers of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Ideation or Suicidal Attempt
Healthcare Costs and Absenteeism Among Caregivers of Adults with Partial-Onset Seizures: Analysis of Claims from an Employer Database
Circulatory
Absence Time and Payments due to Sick Leave, Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Circulatory Disorders in the United States
Constipation
Functional gastrointestinal disorder comorbidities: Comparisons of prevalence and costs in the 6 months before and after diagnoses of constipation (C) and irritable bowel syndrome and constipation (IBS+C)
Direct cost similarities by point of service for persons with Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation in the 6 Months Before and After Diagnosis: An employer perspective
Covid
Predicting New Mental Health Cases Pre- vs. Post COVID-19: A Comparison of Medical-Only and Integrated Data
Dermatology
Comparing Self-Reported Presenteeism with Objectively Measured Direct and Indirect Cost, Lost Time and Comorbidity Assessments for Employees with Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Skin Conditions
Comparing Self-Reported Presenteeism with Objectively Measured Direct and Indirect Cost, Lost Time and Comorbidity Assessments for Employees with Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Skin Conditions
Absence Time and Payments Due to Sick Leave, Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Skin Conditions in the United States
Devices
Coverage and Reviews of Medical Devices, Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing By US Health Plans
Coverage and Reviews of Medical Devices, Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing By US Health Plans
Health Plan Coverage for Medical Devices and the Use of Electronic Medical Record Systems
Diabetes
Medication Adherence Impacts Lost Time, Productivity Costs and Emergency Room Visits in Employees with Diabetes
Prevalence and Leaves Due to Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Diabetes
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the AMCP [Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy] 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting (April 12-16, 2021) , this poster was encored at: • ISPOR (as poster PDB50), May 17-20, 2021 • ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
Diagnostics
Coverage and Reviews of Medical Devices, Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing By US Health Plans
Coverage and Reviews of Medical Devices, Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing By US Health Plans
Specialty Pharmacy, Diagnostic and Genetic Testing Coverage in US Health Plans: Results from a Survey of Medical and Pharmacy Directors
United States Health Plan Cancer Concerns in 2018
Digital Health
Survey Results of Contemporary US Health Plan Policies – Affordable Care Act (ACA), Digital Technologies, Value Based Contracting (VBC) and Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER)
Editorial
Factors influencing the economics of biosimilars in the US.
Biosimilars in the USA: Will New Efforts to Spur Approvals and Access Spur Uptake and Cost Savings?
Specialty pharmaceuticals and the quest for better outcomes
EMRs / EHRs
Health Plan Coverage for Medical Devices and the Use of Electronic Medical Record Systems
Endocrinology
Medication Adherence Impacts Lost Time, Productivity Costs and Emergency Room Visits in Employees with Diabetes
Absence Payments and Lost Time Due to Sick Leave, Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Non-Diabetic Endocrine Disorders in the United States
Health Benefit Costs and Absenteeism Among Employed Patients With Acromegaly
Other Showings: Endocr Pract . 2021 May 30;S1530-891X(21)00571-1. doi: 10.1016/j.eprac.2021.04.412.
Burden of acromegaly in the United States: increased health services utilization, location of care, and costs of care
Prevalence and Leaves Due to Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Diabetes
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the AMCP [Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy] 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting (April 12-16, 2021) , this poster was encored at: • ISPOR (as poster PDB50), May 17-20, 2021 • ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
Healthcare services utilization and costs associated with the management of patients living with acromegaly
Acromegaly significantly impacts employees’ health benefit costs and increases work absenteeism
United States comparative costs and absenteeism of diabetic ophthalmic conditions
Comparative Health Benefit Costs of Employees with Diabetic Macular Edema, Diabetic Retinopathy, or Diabetes Versus No Diabetes in the United States
How Does Diabetic Eye Disease Affect the American Worker?
Impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis on Health Care Costs and Work Productivity: A Comparative Assessment With Diabetes and Depression
Medication Adherence and the Direct Medical and Prescription Cost Impact of Fixed vs Loose Dose Thiazolidinedione Combination Products Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Medication Possession Ratio and Health Benefit Cost Comparisons in Type 2 Diabetic Patients using Fixed and Loose Dose Thiazolidinedione Combination Products. Presented at the American Diabetes Association Annual Meeting June 7-9, 2008, San Francisco, CA.
Progression to Adjunctive Therapy among Commercially-Insured Patients with Partial Onset Epilepsy. 67th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, April 18
Epilepsy
Comparisons of the Health Benefit Costs Among Monotherapy and Adjunctive Therapy Patients with Epilepsy and Their Employed Spouses
Comparisons of the utilization, costs, and services by location of care for employees whose spouses with epilepsy have partial onset seizures and are managed by monotherapy or adjunctive therapy.
Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
Sex-related Utilization Differences in the 12-months After a Diagnosis of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) Age-Related Differences in Management Among Patients Over and Under 40 Years
Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) Mobility Aids and Healthcare Utilization After Diagnosis from a Real-World Data Analysis
Prescription Medication Use Prior to and Following a Diagnosis of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD): Learnings from the Patient Journey
Inpatient Admissions and Emergency Department Visits for Patients with Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD): A Real-World Retrospective Data Analysis of Pre- and Post-Diagnosis Events
Other Showings: Presented at the FSHD International Meeting in Orlando, FL
Understanding the Patients’ Journey Pre‑ and Post-Diagnosis of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD): a Real-World Retrospective Data Analysis
Understanding the Patients’ Journey to the Diagnosis of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD): a Real-World Retrospective Data Analysis
Prescription medications during patients’ journey to the diagnosis of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy: a real-world retrospective data analysis
Understanding the Patients’ Journey Pre‑ and Post-Diagnosis of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD): a Real-World Retrospective Data Analysis
Other Showings: Presented at the 2022 Muscular Dystrophy Association Meeting, Nashville, TN
Family Medical Leaves
Disability and Workers’ Compensation Absences Associated with Major Depressive Disorder and the Overlap with Family Medical Leaves Among US Employees
Disability and Workers’ Compensation Absences Associated with Major Depressive Disorder and the Overlap with Family Medical Leaves Among United States Employees
Functional Dyspepsia
Functional Dyspepsia Impacts Absenteeism and Direct and Indirect Costs
Gastroenterology
Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation Trends for Employees with Digestive System (Gastrointestinal) Conditions in the United States
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the ISPOR 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting, May 17-20, 2021, this poster was encored at ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
Comparisons of Employee Workers’ Compensation Costs and Absence Days Using a National Database
Objective measurement of hourly and annual productivity while at work in employees with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) compared with employees without GERD
Cost of illness to the employer of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Comparison of medical, pharmacy, sick leave, short- and long-term disability, and workers’ compensation claims and medical claims by place of service between employees with and without GERD
Costs and absence of HCV-infected employees by disease stage
Costs of Functional Dyspepsia—Results from a large US Employer Database
Direct costs by point of service for persons with and without constipation: An employer perspective
Healthcare Cost Comparisons by Point of Service for Persons With or Without Constipation.
Impact of the ROME II criteria – assessment of related comorbid prevalence and costs of patients with functional dyspepsia
Incremental Sick Leave Costs and Lost Time Among Employees with Psychiatric and Medical Conditions
Medical, Pharmacy, and Sick Leave Costs for Constipation and for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation in the 6 Months Before and After Diagnosis: An Employer Perspective
The Prevalence and Costs to Treat GI Comorbidities in Persons with Constipation The American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting
Objective Measurement of Productivity While at Work in US Employees with and without Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
The Direct and Indirect Costs of Employees with Hepatitis C Vary by Stage of Disease. Presented at Academy Health’s 2014 Annual Research Meeting
Prevalence, Costs and Services of Comorbid conditions associated with Functional Dyspepsia
Retrospective Analysis of Switching from a Twice-Daily Proton Pump Inhibitor to Once-Daily Esomeprazole
Similarities between Constipation with and without Irritable Bowel Syndrome in a Medicaid population: Costs trends by category in the 12 months after diagnosis from 1997 to 2002 using a random sample of California Medicaid (Medi-Cal) data
The Impact of Hepatitis-C Viral (HCV) Treatment on Work Absence and Productivity
The Likelihood of Having Functional Dyspepsia Based on Other Comorbid Conditions
The Prevalence and Costs to Treat Comorbidities in Persons with Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation in the 6 Months After Diagnosis: An Employer Perspective
Comorbidities during the year following diagnosis for persons with and without GERD using the Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) 261 Specific Categories
Cost of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease to the employer: a US perspective
Excess Comorbidity Prevalence and Cost Associated with Functional Dyspepsia in an Employed Population
Functional Dyspepsia Impacts Absenteeism and Direct and Indirect Costs
Functional gastrointestinal disorder comorbidities: Comparisons of prevalence and costs in the 6 months before and after diagnoses of constipation (C) and irritable bowel syndrome and constipation (IBS+C)
Objective measurement of work absence and on-the-job productivity: a case-control study of US employees with and without gastroesophageal reflux disease
Direct cost similarities by point of service for persons with Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation in the 6 Months Before and After Diagnosis: An employer perspective
Annual Direct and Indirect Cost of Illness in Employees with Irritable Bowel Syndrome plus Constipation
Annual Objective Productivity (Presenteeism) Across Several Diseases: Bipolar Disorders, Chronic Constipation, Functional Dyspepsia, GERD, Gout, and Insomnia
Assessment of Work Absences Associated with Constipation
Cost, Absences, Prevalence and Impact of Bipolar Disorder, Other Mental Disorders, Chronic Constipation, Functional Dyspepsia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Gout, And Insomnia. (AMCP)
Comparison of the Medication Possession Ratio Alone and in Combination with Breakthrough Events for Classifying Patients with Acid-Related Diseases
Comparisons of Employee Workers’ Compensation Costs and Absence Days Using a National Database. (ISPOR)
Comparisons of Employee Workers’ Compensation Costs and Absence Days Using a National Database. (ISPOR)
Comparisons of Relative Risks of Serious Comorbidities Among Employees with and without Insomnia, GERD, Hepatitis C, Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Constipation. (ISPOR)
Constipation in a Medicaid population: Trends in prevalence, age, gender, and costs in the 12 months after diagnosis from 1997 to 2002 using a random sample of California Medicaid (Medi-Cal) data
Cost estimates of chronic constipation in California Medicaid (Medi-Cal) patients
Cost of Illness for Constipation: Medical, Pharmacy, and Work Absence Costs in Employees With or Without Constipation
Cost of illness of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Comparison of medical, pharmacy, sick leave, short- and long-term disability, and workers’ compensation claims and medical claims by place of service between employees with and without GERD (DDW)
GERD
Objective measurement of work absence and on-the-job productivity: a case-control study of US employees with and without gastroesophageal reflux disease
Headache
Real World Objectively Measured Productivity Losses of Employees with Migraines and the Use of Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Inhibitors (CGRPis) in United States Employees
Characterizing Use and Productivity Losses Among United States Employees with Migraines Using Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide inhibitors (CGRPis): 2017-2022
Comparing Self-Reported Presenteeism with Objectively Measured Direct and Indirect Costs, Lost Time and Comorbidity Assessments for Employees with Headaches and Migraines
Absence Benefit Utilization, Duration of Leaves, and Payments Vary By Benefit and over Time for Short- and Long-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Headaches and Migraines in the United States
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the ISPOR 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting, May 17-20, 2021, this poster was encored at ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
Hepatology
Analyzing Data for Specialty Conditions Such as Hepatitis-C
The Size Paradox: Comprehensive Data and Better Methods Can Yield Significant Results with Smaller Sample Sizes in Real World Data (Size Doesn’t Always Matter)
The Size Paradox: Comprehensive Data and Better Methods Can Yield Significant Results with Smaller Sample Sizes in Real World Data (Size Doesn’t Always Matter)
Absenteeism and Productivity Among Employees Being Treated for Hepatitis C
The Impact of Hepatitis-C Viral (HCV) Infection on Work Absence, Productivity, and Healthcare Benefit Costs
Annual Objective Productivity (Presenteeism) Across Several Diseases: Bipolar Disorders, Chronic Constipation, Functional Dyspepsia, GERD, Gout, and Insomnia
Comparison of Direct Medical Costs and Services by Point of Service and Prescription Cost for Persons With Hepatitis-C With and Without Treatment
Comparisons of Employee Workers’ Compensation Costs and Absence Days Using a National Database. (ISPOR)
Comparisons of Employee Workers’ Compensation Costs and Absence Days Using a National Database. (ISPOR)
Comparisons of Relative Risks of Serious Comorbidities Among Employees with and without Insomnia, GERD, Hepatitis C, Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Constipation. (ISPOR)
Costs and absence of HCV-infected employees by disease stage
Employees Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): Impact of Disease and Antiretroviral Therapies on Healthcare Costs and Productivity
The Direct and Indirect Costs of Employees with Hepatitis C Vary by Stage of Disease. Presented at Academy Health’s 2014 Annual Research Meeting
The Impact of Hepatitis-C Viral (HCV) Treatment on Work Absence and Productivity
HIV
Employees Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): Impact of Disease and Antiretroviral Therapies on Healthcare Costs and Productivity
IBS
Functional gastrointestinal disorder comorbidities: Comparisons of prevalence and costs in the 6 months before and after diagnoses of constipation (C) and irritable bowel syndrome and constipation (IBS+C)
Direct cost similarities by point of service for persons with Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation in the 6 Months Before and After Diagnosis: An employer perspective
Infertility
The Impact of Health Benefit Design on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Utilization and Pregnancy-Related Outcomes
IVR
Multilingual Interactive Voice Response System for Patient Reported Outcomes in Multiple Countries
Managed Care
Observations from U.S. Payors Today and Predictions for the Future
The 2015 US Payor Landscape: Results from a Survey of Medical and Pharmacy Directors on Formulary Management
The 2018 US Payor Landscape: Trends and Results from Formulary Management Surveys
Mental Health
Modeling Medical, Prescription, Disability, and Absence Costs for Employees with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Using Shorter Pre-Index Time Periods for Charlson Comorbidity Indexes (CCI) and Smaller Sample Sizes
Modeling Medical, Prescription, Disability, and Absence Costs for Employees with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Using Shorter Pre-Index Time Periods for Charlson Comorbidity Indexes (CCI) and Smaller Sample Sizes
Disability and Workers’ Compensation Absences Associated with Major Depressive Disorder and the Overlap with Family Medical Leaves Among US Employees
Disability and Workers’ Compensation Absences Associated with Major Depressive Disorder and the Overlap with Family Medical Leaves Among United States Employees
Utilization of Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Workers’ Compensation in Employees with Major Depressive Disorder Compared with Employed Controls
The Cost of Suicide Attempts to Employers: Medical and Prescription Claims for Employees, Spouses, and Adult Dependents
Caregiver Absence Payments and Lost Time Due to Sick Leave, Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees Whose Spouses Have Mental Disorders in the United States
Predicting New Mental Health Cases Pre- vs. Post COVID-19: A Comparison of Medical-Only and Integrated Data
Medication Adherence Impacts Lost Time, Productivity Costs and Emergency Room Visits in Employees with Major Depressive Disorder
Integrated Data Models Outperform Direct Claims Only Models in Predicting New Mental Health Cases
Disability and workers’ compensation trends for employees with mental disorders and SUDs in the United States
Direct and Indirect Costs Among Caregivers of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Ideation or Suicidal Attempt
Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation Trends for Employees with Substance Abuse Mental Disorders in the United States
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the CPNP [College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists] 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting, this poster was encored at: • Academy Health Annual Meeting, June 14-17, 2021 • ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation Trends for Employees with Mental Disorders in the United States
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the CPNP [College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists] 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting, this poster was encored at: • ISPOR, May 17-20, 2021 (Value in Health, Volume 24, S137) • Academy Health Annual Meeting, June 14-17, 2021 • ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
The Impact of Major Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Ideation or Suicide Attempts on Caregivers: A Comparison of Direct and Indirect Costs Using Objectively Measured Real-world Data
The Impact of Major Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Ideation or Suicide Attempts on Caregivers: A Comparison of Direct and Indirect Costs Using Objectively Measured Real-world Data
Comparisons of Employee Workers’ Compensation Costs and Absence Days Using a National Database
Changes in Mental Health-Related Insurance Claims Costs Among Patients Treated for Bipolar Disorder
Comparisons of Employee Workers’ Compensation Costs and Absence Days Using a National Database. (ISPOR)
Costs of physical and mental comorbidities among employees: a comparison of those with and without bipolar disorder
Employee costs before and after treatment initiation for bipolar disorder
Incurring Greater Health Care Costs: Risk Stratification of Bipolar Disorder Employees
Lost time, absence costs, and reduced productivity output for employees with bipolar disorder
The economic impact of bipolar disorder in an employed population from an employer perspective
Annual Direct and Indirect Costs of Employees with Bipolar Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Controls from 2001 to 2011
Annual Direct and Indirect Costs of US Employees with Bipolar Disorders, Schizophrenia and Controls from 2001 to 2011
Annual Objective Productivity (Presenteeism) Across Several Diseases: Bipolar Disorders, Chronic Constipation, Functional Dyspepsia, GERD, Gout, and Insomnia
Annual Total Medical Costs For Bipolar Disorder Patients Treated With Antipsychotics
Comparisons of Employee Workers’ Compensation Costs and Absence Days Using a National Database. (ISPOR)
Incremental Health Benefits Cost of Bipolar Disorder among Insured Employees
Direct and Indirect Costs Among US Employees with and without Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia: Annual Cost Trends from 2001 to 2011
Impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis on Health Care Costs and Work Productivity: A Comparative Assessment With Diabetes and Depression
Incremental Health Benefits Cost of Bipolar Disorder among Insured Employees.
Incremental Health Benefits Cost of Bipolar Disorder among Insured Employees
Physical and Mental Comorbidities among Employees with Bipolar Disorder: Analysis of Major Diagnostic Categories
Physical and Mental Comorbidities among Employees with Bipolar Disorder: Analysis of AHRQ 261 Specific Categories
Objective measurement of hourly and annual productivity while at work in employees with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) compared with employees without GERD
Lost Work Days and Emergency Department Visits among Patients Treated for Bipolar Disorder
Logistic Regression to Identify the Factors Predicting the Likelihood of Lurasidone Initiation in a US Employer Database.
Likelihood of employment termination for employees with Bipolar Disorder treated with different psychotropic Medications
Incremental Sick Leave Costs and Lost Time Among Employees with Psychiatric and Medical Conditions
Methodology
Modeling Medical, Prescription, Disability, and Absence Costs for Employees with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Using Shorter Pre-Index Time Periods for Charlson Comorbidity Indexes (CCI) and Smaller Sample Sizes
Self-reported and objectively measured productivity and absence costs for employees with back and joint disorders
Predicting New Mental Health Cases Pre- vs. Post COVID-19: A Comparison of Medical-Only and Integrated Data
Absence Benefit Use and Payment Trends Among Short- and Long-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with the Top 20 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Conditions in the United States
Medication Adherence Impacts Lost Time, Productivity Costs and Emergency Room Visits in Employees with Diabetes, Depression, and Coronary Artery Disease
Integrated Data Models Outperform Direct Claims Only Models in Predicting New Mental Health Cases
Good research practices for measuring drug costs in cost effectiveness analyses: an industry perspective
Good research practices for measuring drug costs in cost-effectiveness analyses: a managed care perspective
Good research practices for measuring drug costs in cost-effectiveness analyses: an international perspective
Good research practices for measuring drug costs in cost-effectiveness analyses: Medicare, Medicaid and other US government payers perspectives
Comparison of the Medication Possession Ratio Alone and in Combination with Breakthrough Events for Classifying Patients with Acid-Related Diseases
Methodological Issues in Classifying Adjunct Anti Epileptic Drug (AED) treatment in claims data: Analysis of the effect of the minimum AED Co-administration period.
The Use of Quintile Analysis as a Measure of Disease Severity: A Comparison Within and Across Diseases
Migraine
Real World Objectively Measured Productivity Losses of Employees with Migraines and the Use of Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Inhibitors (CGRPis) in United States Employees
Characterizing Use and Productivity Losses Among United States Employees with Migraines Using Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide inhibitors (CGRPis): 2017-2022
Comparing Self-Reported Presenteeism with Objectively Measured Direct and Indirect Costs, Lost Time and Comorbidity Assessments for Employees with Headaches and Migraines
Absence Benefit Utilization, Duration of Leaves, and Payments Vary By Benefit and over Time for Short- and Long-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Headaches and Migraines in the United States
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the ISPOR 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting, May 17-20, 2021, this poster was encored at ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
Multiple Sclerosis
The Clinical and Economic Impact of Employees Who Are Care Partners of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis by Disease Severity
Clinical and Economic Burden of Employees Who Are Care Partners of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
The implications of suboptimal year-1 outcomes with disease-modifying therapy in employees with multiple sclerosis
Trends in Absence Time and Payments Due to Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Multiple Sclerosis in the United States
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the CPNP [College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists] 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting, this poster was encored at: • ISPOR, May 17-20, 2021 (Value in Health, Volume 24, S233) • CMSC Annual Meeting, October 18-20, 2021 (citation: International Journal of MS Care 2021.23(Sup2):70
Assessing Presence of MS-Related Symptoms as a Proxy for Disease Severity in Multiple Sclerosis Using Administrative Claims Data
The Implications of Suboptimal Treatment Outcomes with Disease-Modifying Drugs in Employees with Multiple Sclerosis
The Implications of Suboptimal Treatment Outcomes with Disease-Modifying Drugs in Employees with Multiple Sclerosis
Severity of Illness Among Persons with Multiple Sclerosis: An Analysis of Cost Quintiles.
The Impact of Multiple Sclerosis On Absenteeism
Absenteeism and Health Benefit Costs Among Employees with Multiple Sclerosis
Prevalence and Costs of Comorbidities Among Persons with and without Multiple Sclerosis: An Analysis of the AHRQ Major and Specific Diagnostic Categories
Medication adherence with Disease modifying treatments for multiple sclerosis: Findings from a US National database of employees
Health Benefit Costs Among Employees With Multiple Sclerosis.
Direct Medical Costs and the Likelihood of Health Service Utilization Before and After Initiation of Avonex (Interferon β1a IM) Treatment Among Persons with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Absenteeism (lost time) Among Employees with Multiple Sclerosis
Medication adherence with disease modifying treatments for multiple sclerosis among US employees
Comparing costs and absences for Multiple Sclerosis among US employees: pre- and post-treatment initiation
Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
Self-reported and objectively measured productivity and absence costs for employees with back and joint disorders
Absence Time and Payments due to Sick Leave, Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Musculoskeletal System Conditions
Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation Trends for Employees with Bone Diseases in the United States
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the ISPOR 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting, May 17-20, 2021, this poster was encored at: • ISPOR (As poster PMS34), May 17-20, 2021 (Value in Health, Volume 24, S144) • ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
Trends in Leaves Due to Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Back Pain in the United States
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the ISPOR 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting, May 17-20, 2021, this poster was encored at: • ISPOR as PMS10, May 17-20, 2021 (Value in Health, Volume 24, S140) • ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
Trends in Absence Time and Payments Due to Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation For Employees with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the AMCP [Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy] 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting (April 12-16, 2021), where the poster was awarded a Bronze Ribbon, this poster was encored at: • ISPOR, May 17-20, 2021 (Value in Health, Volume 24, S233) • ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
Myotonic Dystrophy
Myotonic Dystrophy Patient Journey: Increased Use of Healthcare Resources in the Year Prior to Diagnosis as Evidenced by Insurance Claims
More Prevalent Comorbidities, Healthcare Costs, and Service Utilization in Male Myotonic Dystrophy (DM) Patients and Female Patients
Comparative Real‐World Retrospective Data Analysis of Comorbid Conditions and Healthcare Utilization for Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy Over a 5‐Year Timeframe
Specialty Pharmacy Products Used by Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy 2-Years Pre- and Post-Diagnosis
Myotonic Dystrophy, Comorbid Conditions and Healthcare Utilization Based on a 5-Year Comparative Real-World Data Analysis
Specialists involved in the diagnosis and management of myotonic dystrophy based on a real-world data analysis pre- and post-diagnosis
Prevalence of Healthcare Conditions and Services Used by Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy (DM1 and DM2) Prior to Diagnosis: a Real-World Data Analysis
Prescription Medications used by Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy Types 1 and 2 (DM) Prior to Diagnosis; a Real-World data analysis [Gold Ribbon]
Prevalence of Healthcare Conditions and Services Used by Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy (DM) Pre- and Post-Diagnosis: a Real-World Data Analysis
Neurology
Myotonic Dystrophy Patient Journey: Increased Use of Healthcare Resources in the Year Prior to Diagnosis as Evidenced by Insurance Claims
The Clinical and Economic Impact of Employees Who Are Care Partners of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis by Disease Severity
Myotonic dystrophy, surgeries, cardiovascular testing, mobility aids and healthcare utilization based on a 5-year real-world data analysis
Comparing Self-Reported Presenteeism with Objectively Measured Direct and Indirect Costs, Lost Time and Comorbidity Assessments for Employees with Headaches and Migraines
Inpatient Admissions and Emergency Department Visits for Patients with Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD): A Real-World Retrospective Data Analysis of Pre- and Post-Diagnosis Events
Other Showings: Presented at the FSHD International Meeting in Orlando, FL
Prevalence of Healthcare Conditions and Services Used by Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy (DM) Pre- and Post-Diagnosis: a Real-World Data Analysis
Other Showings: This poster was also presented at the 2022 Muscular Dystrophy Association Meeting and is scheduled for an encore at the World Muscle Society Meeting
Understanding the Patients’ Journey Pre‑ and Post-Diagnosis of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD): a Real-World Retrospective Data Analysis
Understanding the Patients’ Journey to the Diagnosis of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD): a Real-World Retrospective Data Analysis
Prevalence of Healthcare Conditions and Services Used by Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy (DM1 and DM2) Prior to Diagnosis: a Real-World Data Analysis
Comparing Self-Reported Presenteeism with Objectively Measured Direct and Indirect Costs, Lost Time and Comorbidity Assessments for Employees with Headaches and Migraines
Prescription medications during patients’ journey to the diagnosis of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy: a real-world retrospective data analysis
Prescription Medications used by Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy Types 1 and 2 (DM) Prior to Diagnosis; a Real-World data analysis [Gold Ribbon]
Understanding the Patients’ Journey Pre‑ and Post-Diagnosis of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD): a Real-World Retrospective Data Analysis
Other Showings: Presented at the 2022 Muscular Dystrophy Association Meeting, Nashville, TN
Prevalence of Healthcare Conditions and Services Used by Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy (DM) Pre- and Post-Diagnosis: a Real-World Data Analysis
Absence Time and Payments Due to Sick Leave, Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Nervous System Disorders in the United States
Clinical and Economic Burden of Employees Who Are Care Partners of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Absence Benefit Utilization, Duration of Leaves, and Payments Vary By Benefit and over Time for Short- and Long-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Headaches and Migraines in the United States
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the ISPOR 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting, May 17-20, 2021, this poster was encored at ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
The implications of suboptimal year-1 outcomes with disease-modifying therapy in employees with multiple sclerosis
Trends in Absence Time and Payments Due to Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Multiple Sclerosis in the United States
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the CPNP [College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists] 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting, this poster was encored at: • ISPOR, May 17-20, 2021 (Value in Health, Volume 24, S233) • CMSC Annual Meeting, October 18-20, 2021 (citation: International Journal of MS Care 2021.23(Sup2):70
Assessing Presence of MS-Related Symptoms as a Proxy for Disease Severity in Multiple Sclerosis Using Administrative Claims Data
Healthcare Costs and Absenteeism Among Caregivers of Adults with Partial-Onset Seizures: Analysis of Claims from an Employer Database
The Implications of Suboptimal Treatment Outcomes with Disease-Modifying Drugs in Employees with Multiple Sclerosis
The Implications of Suboptimal Treatment Outcomes with Disease-Modifying Drugs in Employees with Multiple Sclerosis
The Implications of Suboptimal Treatment Outcomes with Disease-Modifying Drugs in Employees with Multiple Sclerosis
Cost of illness for insomnia: medical, pharmacy, and work absence costs in employees with or without insomnia
Comparing costs and absences for Multiple Sclerosis among US employees: pre- and post-treatment initiation
Health Benefit Costs and Absenteeism due to Insomnia from the Employer’s Perspective
Medication adherence with disease modifying treatments for multiple sclerosis among US employees
Annual Objective Productivity (Presenteeism) Across Several Diseases: Bipolar Disorders, Chronic Constipation, Functional Dyspepsia, GERD, Gout, and Insomnia
Assessment of Work Absences Associated with Insomnia
Commonly used adjunctive therapies for persons with partial onset seizures
Comparisons of Employee Workers’ Compensation Costs and Absence Days Using a National Database. (ISPOR)
Comparisons of Employee Workers’ Compensation Costs and Absence Days Using a National Database. (ISPOR)
Comparisons of Relative Risks of Serious Comorbidities Among Employees with and without Insomnia, GERD, Hepatitis C, Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Constipation. (ISPOR)
Comparisons of the Health Benefit Costs Among Monotherapy and Adjunctive Therapy Patients with Epilepsy and Their Employed Spouses
Comparisons of the utilization, costs, and services by location of care for employees whose spouses with epilepsy have partial onset seizures and are managed by monotherapy or adjunctive therapy.
Absenteeism and Health Benefit Costs Among Employees with Multiple Sclerosis
Cost, Absences, Prevalence and Impact of Bipolar Disorder, Other Mental Disorders, Chronic Constipation, Functional Dyspepsia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Gout, And Insomnia. (AMCP)
Direct Medical Costs and the Likelihood of Health Service Utilization Before and After Initiation of Avonex (Interferon β1a IM) Treatment Among Persons with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Health Benefit Costs Among Employees With Multiple Sclerosis.
Healthcare Cost Comparisons by Point-of-Service for Employees with or without Insomnia
Incremental Sick Leave Costs and Lost Time Among Employees with Psychiatric and Medical Conditions
Methodological Issues in Classifying Adjunct Anti Epileptic Drug (AED) treatment in claims data: Analysis of the effect of the minimum AED Co-administration period.
Objective Costs and Prevalence of Comorbidities for Persons with and without Insomnia
Objective measurement of hourly and annual productivity while at work in employees with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) compared with employees without GERD
Prevalence and Costs of Comorbidities Among Persons with and without Multiple Sclerosis: An Analysis of the AHRQ Major and Specific Diagnostic Categories
Severity of Illness Among Persons with Multiple Sclerosis: An Analysis of Cost Quintiles.
The Impact of Multiple Sclerosis On Absenteeism
Obesity
Prevalence and Comorbid Condition Trends for Obesity Within US Self-Insured Employers
Prevalence and Comorbid Condition Trends for Obesity Within US Self-Insured Employers
Ophthalmology
Employer Disability and Workers’ Compensation Trends for Their Employees With Ophthalmic Conditions in the United States
Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation Trends for Employees with Eye (Ophthalmic) Conditions in the United States
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the ISPOR 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting, May 17-20, 2021, this poster was encored at: ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
United States comparative costs and absenteeism of diabetic ophthalmic conditions
Comparative Health Benefit Costs of Employees with Diabetic Macular Edema, Diabetic Retinopathy, or Diabetes Versus No Diabetes in the United States
How Does Diabetic Eye Disease Affect the American Worker?
Opioids
Work Absence and Absence Costs in Patients with Osteoarthritis (OA) and Low Back Pain (LBP) in the United States
Osteoarthritis
Work Absence and Absence Costs in Patients with Osteoarthritis (OA) and Low Back Pain (LBP) in the United States
Pain
Caregiver Trends in Absence Payments and Lost Time Due to Sick Leave, Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees Whose Spouses Have Back Pain in the United States
Absence Time and Payments due to Sick Leave, Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Musculoskeletal System Conditions
Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation Trends for Employees with Bone Diseases in the United States
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the ISPOR 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting, May 17-20, 2021, this poster was encored at: • ISPOR (As poster PMS34), May 17-20, 2021 (Value in Health, Volume 24, S144) • ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
Trends in Leaves Due to Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Back Pain in the United States
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the ISPOR 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting, May 17-20, 2021, this poster was encored at: • ISPOR as PMS10, May 17-20, 2021 (Value in Health, Volume 24, S140) • ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
Trends in Absence Time and Payments Due to Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation For Employees with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the AMCP [Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy] 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting (April 12-16, 2021), where the poster was awarded a Bronze Ribbon, this poster was encored at: • ISPOR, May 17-20, 2021 (Value in Health, Volume 24, S233) • ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
Work Absence and Absence Costs in Patients with Osteoarthritis (OA) and Low Back Pain (LBP) in the United States
A Healthcare Claims Database Analysis to Estimate the Prevalence of Chronic Opioid Use by Adult Patients in the United States
Add-back therapy use and its impact on LA persistence in patients with endometriosis
Chronic gout: epidemiology, disease progression, treatment and disease burden
The impact of gout on work absence and productivity
Metabolic syndrome-related conditions among people with and without gout: prevalence and resource use
The economic burden of gout on an employed population
Lost Days and Productivity Impact of Gout
Payor
Comparisons of Twenty-Year Trends in Direct Costs, Absence Payments and Lost Time for Employees with Breast, Skin, GI, Female, Male, and “Other” Cancers
Employer Paid Sick Leave, Disability, and Workers’ Compensation Trends for Employees With Cancer Conditions in the United States
Other Showings: Trend study highlighting the Charlson Comorbidity Index and Prevalence of various types of cancers with aggregated [utilization (%), costs (median and average), and length of leaves] for sick leave, short- and long-term disability and workers' compensation
Employer Paid Sick Leave, Disability, and Workers’ Compensation Trends for Employees Whose Spouses have Cancer Conditions in the United States
Other Showings: Trend study highlighting the Charlson Comorbidity Index for employees and their spouses with cancer and the Prevalence of various types of cancers for the spouses with cancer with aggregated [utilization (%), costs (median and average), and length of leaves] for sick leave, short- and long-term disability and workers' compensation for the employees
Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation Trends for Employees with Digestive System (Gastrointestinal) Conditions in the United States
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the ISPOR 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting, May 17-20, 2021, this poster was encored at ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation Trends for Employees with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or Connective Tissue Disorders in the United States
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the ISPOR 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting, May 17-20, 2021, this poster was encored at ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
Biosimilar adoption, benefit-use claims & dollars
Other Showings: A similar version of this poster will be presented at ISPOR 2021 Annual European Meeting, November 30-December 3, 2021
Cancer caregiver absence cost and lost time
Other Showings: A similar poster will be presented at the ISPOR 2021 Annual European Meeting, November 30-December 3, 2021
Medication Adherence Impacts Lost Time, Productivity Costs and Emergency Room Visits in Employees with Diabetes, Depression, and Coronary Artery Disease
Integrated Data Models Outperform Direct Claims Only Models in Predicting New Mental Health Cases
Trends in Absence Time and Payments Due to Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation For Employees with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the AMCP [Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy] 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting (April 12-16, 2021), where the poster was awarded a Bronze Ribbon, this poster was encored at: • ISPOR, May 17-20, 2021 (Value in Health, Volume 24, S233) • ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
Trends in Absence Time and Payments Due to Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Osteoarthritis
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the AMCP [Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy] 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting (April 12-16, 2021), this poster was encored at: • ISPOR, May 17-20, 2021 (Value in Health, Volume 24, S223) • ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation Trends for Employees with Mental Disorders in the United States
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the CPNP [College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists] 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting, this poster was encored at: • ISPOR, May 17-20, 2021 (Value in Health, Volume 24, S137) • Academy Health Annual Meeting, June 14-17, 2021 • ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
The Use of Comparative Effectiveness Research and Evidence Based Medicine in US Payor Decision Making
United States Health Plan Cancer Concerns in 2018
Constipation in a Medicaid population: Trends in prevalence, age, gender, and costs in the 12 months after diagnosis from 1997 to 2002 using a random sample of California Medicaid (Medi-Cal) data
The United States Specialty Pharmacy Payor Landscape
The 2018 US Payor Landscape: Trends and Results from Formulary Management Surveys
The 2015 US Payor Landscape for Specialty Pharmacy: Results from a Survey of Medical and Pharmacy Directors.
The US Payor Landscape for Specialty Pharmacy: Results from a Survey of Medical and Pharmacy Directors
Survey Results of Contemporary US Health Plan Policies – Affordable Care Act (ACA), Digital Technologies, Value Based Contracting (VBC) and Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER)
Similarities between Constipation with and without Irritable Bowel Syndrome in a Medicaid population: Costs trends by category in the 12 months after diagnosis from 1997 to 2002 using a random sample of California Medicaid (Medi-Cal) data
Observations from U.S. Payors Today and Predictions for the Future
Management of Specialty Drugs, Specialty Pharmacies and Biosimilars in the United States
Management of Specialty Drugs, Specialty Pharmacies and Biosimilars in the United States
Coverage and Reviews of Medical Devices, Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing By US Health Plans
Coverage and Reviews of Medical Devices, Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing By US Health Plans
Cost estimates of chronic constipation in California Medicaid (Medi-Cal) patients
Presenteeism
Comparing Self-Reported Presenteeism with Objectively Measured Direct and Indirect Cost, Lost Time and Comorbidity Assessments for Employees with Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Skin Conditions
Comparing Self-Reported Presenteeism with Objectively Measured Direct and Indirect Costs, Lost Time and Comorbidity Assessments for Employees with Headaches and Migraines
Comparing Self-Reported Presenteeism with Objectively Measured Direct and Indirect Cost, Lost Time and Comorbidity Assessments for Employees with Cancer
Self-reported and Objectively Measured Productivity and Absence Costs and Comorbidity Assessments for Employees with Back and Joint Disorders
Self-reported and objectively measured productivity and absence costs for employees with back and joint disorders
Comparing Self-Reported Presenteeism with Objectively Measured Direct and Indirect Cost, Lost Time and Comorbidity Assessments for Employees with Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Skin Conditions
Comparing Self-Reported Presenteeism with Objectively Measured Direct and Indirect Costs, Lost Time and Comorbidity Assessments for Employees with Headaches and Migraines
Comparing Self-Reported Presenteeism with Objectively Measured Direct and Indirect Cost, Lost Time and Comorbidity Assessments for Employees with Cancer
Self-reported and Objectively Measured Productivity and Absence Costs and Comorbidity Assessments for Employees with Back and Joint Disorders
Annual Objective Productivity (Presenteeism) Across Several Diseases: Bipolar Disorders, Chronic Constipation, Functional Dyspepsia, GERD, Gout, and Insomnia
Impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis on Health Care Costs and Work Productivity: A Comparative Assessment With Diabetes and Depression
Lost Days and Productivity Impact of Gout
Objective measurement of hourly and annual productivity while at work in employees with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) compared with employees without GERD
Objective Measurement of Productivity While at Work in US Employees with and without Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
The Impact of Hepatitis-C Viral (HCV) Treatment on Work Absence and Productivity
Prostate Cancer
Persistence with Leuprolide Acetate in patients with Prostate Cancer
Pulmonary
An employer perspective on annual employee and dependent costs for pediatric asthma
Exploratory Economic Evaluation of Patients With COPD on a Combination Product Versus Individual Components (Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol)
A Retrospective Economic Comparison of Combined Ipratroprium Bromide and Albuterol versus Individual Components in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients
Pediatric Asthma: An Employer Perspective on Annual Employee and Dependent Costs for Medical Care and Prescription Drugs
Pulmonology
Trends in Absence Time and Payments Due to Sick Leave, Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Respiratory Conditions
Exploratory Economic Evaluation of Patients With COPD on a Combination Product Versus Individual Components (Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol)
Cost-minimization Analysis of Treatment for Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Cost-minimization Analysis of Two Surfactant Treatments for Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ASHP)
Pediatric Asthma: An Employer Perspective on Annual Employee and Dependent Costs for Medical Care and Prescription Drugs
Rare Disease
Myotonic Dystrophy Patient Journey: Increased Use of Healthcare Resources in the Year Prior to Diagnosis as Evidenced by Insurance Claims
More Prevalent Comorbidities, Healthcare Costs, and Service Utilization in Male Myotonic Dystrophy (DM) Patients and Female Patients
Sex-related Utilization Differences in the 12-months After a Diagnosis of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) Age-Related Differences in Management Among Patients Over and Under 40 Years
Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) Mobility Aids and Healthcare Utilization After Diagnosis from a Real-World Data Analysis
Comparative Real‐World Retrospective Data Analysis of Comorbid Conditions and Healthcare Utilization for Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy Over a 5‐Year Timeframe
Prescription Medication Use Prior to and Following a Diagnosis of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD): Learnings from the Patient Journey
Specialty Pharmacy Products Used by Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy 2-Years Pre- and Post-Diagnosis
Myotonic Dystrophy, Comorbid Conditions and Healthcare Utilization Based on a 5-Year Comparative Real-World Data Analysis
Specialists involved in the diagnosis and management of myotonic dystrophy based on a real-world data analysis pre- and post-diagnosis
Myotonic dystrophy, surgeries, cardiovascular testing, mobility aids and healthcare utilization based on a 5-year real-world data analysis
Inpatient Admissions and Emergency Department Visits for Patients with Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD): A Real-World Retrospective Data Analysis of Pre- and Post-Diagnosis Events
Other Showings: Presented at the FSHD International Meeting in Orlando, FL
Prevalence of Healthcare Conditions and Services Used by Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy (DM) Pre- and Post-Diagnosis: a Real-World Data Analysis
Other Showings: This poster was also presented at the 2022 Muscular Dystrophy Association Meeting and is scheduled for an encore at the World Muscle Society Meeting
Understanding the Patients’ Journey Pre‑ and Post-Diagnosis of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD): a Real-World Retrospective Data Analysis
Understanding the Patients’ Journey to the Diagnosis of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD): a Real-World Retrospective Data Analysis
Prevalence of Healthcare Conditions and Services Used by Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy (DM1 and DM2) Prior to Diagnosis: a Real-World Data Analysis
Prescription medications during patients’ journey to the diagnosis of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy: a real-world retrospective data analysis
Prescription Medications used by Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy Types 1 and 2 (DM) Prior to Diagnosis; a Real-World data analysis [Gold Ribbon]
Understanding the Patients’ Journey Pre‑ and Post-Diagnosis of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD): a Real-World Retrospective Data Analysis
Other Showings: Presented at the 2022 Muscular Dystrophy Association Meeting, Nashville, TN
Prevalence of Healthcare Conditions and Services Used by Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy (DM) Pre- and Post-Diagnosis: a Real-World Data Analysis
Renal
The role of sevelamer in achieving the kidney disease outcomes quality initiative (K/DOQI) guidelines for hyperphosphatemia
Reproductive Health
Real World Retrospective Analysis of Short-term Disability Claims for Genitourinary System Conditions in the United States
Real World Retrospective Analysis of Short-Term Disability Claims for the Genitourinary System in the United States
The Impact of Health Benefit Design on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Utilization and Pregnancy-Related Outcomes
Rheumatology
Rheumatoid Arthritis Disability and Absence Trends in the United States
Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation Trends for Employees with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or Connective Tissue Disorders in the United States
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the ISPOR 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting, May 17-20, 2021, this poster was encored at ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
Trends in Absence Time and Payments Due to Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation For Employees with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the AMCP [Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy] 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting (April 12-16, 2021), where the poster was awarded a Bronze Ribbon, this poster was encored at: • ISPOR, May 17-20, 2021 (Value in Health, Volume 24, S233) • ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
Trends in Absence Time and Payments Due to Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation for Employees with Osteoarthritis
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the AMCP [Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy] 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting (April 12-16, 2021), this poster was encored at: • ISPOR, May 17-20, 2021 (Value in Health, Volume 24, S223) • ISPE, August 23-25, 2021
Comparisons of Employee Workers’ Compensation Costs and Absence Days Using a National Database
Cost comparisons by place of service for persons with and without gout
Objective measurement of hourly and annual productivity while at work in employees with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) compared with employees without GERD
Lost Days and Productivity Impact of Gout
Impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis on Health Care Costs and Work Productivity: A Comparative Assessment With Diabetes and Depression
Economic Burden of Gout to the Employer
Cost, Absences, Prevalence and Impact of Bipolar Disorder, Other Mental Disorders, Chronic Constipation, Functional Dyspepsia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Gout, And Insomnia. (AMCP)
Comparisons of Employee Workers’ Compensation Costs and Absence Days Using a National Database. (ISPOR)
Annual Objective Productivity (Presenteeism) Across Several Diseases: Bipolar Disorders, Chronic Constipation, Functional Dyspepsia, GERD, Gout, and Insomnia
A comparison of average annual medical services for comorbid conditions associated with metabolic syndrome found in employees with gout versus those without gout
The economic burden of gout on an employed population
Metabolic syndrome-related conditions among people with and without gout: prevalence and resource use
The impact of gout on work absence and productivity
Chronic gout: epidemiology, disease progression, treatment and disease burden
Annual Incremental Health Benefit Costs and Absenteeism Among Employees with and Without Rheumatoid Arthritis
Skin Conditions
Comparing Self-Reported Presenteeism with Objectively Measured Direct and Indirect Cost, Lost Time and Comorbidity Assessments for Employees with Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Skin Conditions
Specialty
NASP 2023 Annual Meeting ReCap Show (Part Three)
Biosimilar Benefit Use, Adoption, and Conversions
Other Showings: Presented at the NASP Annual Meeting & Expo • September 19 - 22, 2022 • Orlando, FL
Biologic, Biosimilar and Specialty Drug Utilization Trends Among US Employers
2021 National Association of Specialty Pharmacy: Research Presentation Abstracts
Other Showings: Introduction to the abstract & posters supplement from the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy
Costs and absence of HCV-infected employees by disease stage
Management of Specialty Drugs, Specialty Pharmacies and Biosimilars in the United States
Management of Specialty Drugs, Specialty Pharmacies and Biosimilars in the United States
Management of Specialty Pharmacies, Specialty and Biosimilar products
Specialty pharmaceuticals and the quest for better outcomes
Specialty Pharmacy, Diagnostic and Genetic Testing Coverage in US Health Plans: Results from a Survey of Medical and Pharmacy Directors
The 2015 US Payor Landscape for Specialty Pharmacy: Results from a Survey of Medical and Pharmacy Directors.
The United States Specialty Pharmacy Payor Landscape
SUD (Substance Use Disorders)
Disability and workers’ compensation trends for employees with mental disorders and SUDs in the United States
Long- and Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation Trends for Employees with Substance Abuse Mental Disorders in the United States
Other Showings: In addition to the presentation at the CPNP [College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists] 2021 Annual (Virtual) Meeting, this poster was encored at: • Academy Health Annual Meeting, June 14-17, 2021 • ISPE, August 23-25, 2021