HCCI Reports
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Rates of Gynecological Care Services Suggest Underdiagnosis of Uterine Fibroids and Endometriosis
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Read more: Rates of Gynecological Care Services Suggest Underdiagnosis of Uterine Fibroids and EndometriosisUterine fibroids can affect up to 80% of women by age 50. Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. Together, they are two of the leading conditions among reproductive-aged women causing infertility, chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, nausea, and heavy menstruation. Symptoms of uterine fibroids and endometriosis are also associated with abdominal pelvic pain, heavy…
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HCCI Data Brief: Sexual and Reproductive Health Among People with Employer-Sponsored Insurance, 2021 Data Update
Read more: HCCI Data Brief: Sexual and Reproductive Health Among People with Employer-Sponsored Insurance, 2021 Data UpdateReproductive and sexual health services play an important role in daily life and wellbeing for many people. These services include preventive services (such as screenings for sexually transmitted infections and reproductive cancers), contraceptive services, and services relating to pregnancy and childbirth. The objective of this report is to provide national and state data on the…
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More Children Visit the Emergency Room for Asthma during School Months Compared to Summer Months
Read more: More Children Visit the Emergency Room for Asthma during School Months Compared to Summer MonthsAsthma is the most common chronic condition among children in the U.S. and one of the leading reasons for pediatric emergency room (ER) visits. Schools play an important role in managing asthma among children since kids spend most of their time in school and school buildings may have environmental factors such as poor air quality…
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Trends in Asynchronous Health Communication
Read more: Trends in Asynchronous Health CommunicationThe COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in the use of telehealth services and online asynchronous health communication, commonly referred to as emails. These tools allow patients to ask their physicians and other clinicians questions regarding medication changes, symptoms, and to check in regarding management of chronic conditions. In March 2020, CMS expanded Medicare telehealth…
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NICU Admissions and Spending Increased Slightly from 2017-2021
Read more: NICU Admissions and Spending Increased Slightly from 2017-2021Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) provide critical, often life-saving, care to over 300,000 infants every year. The specialized care and technology available in NICUs have allowed preterm and otherwise vulnerable babies to survive and thrive even in the face of a host of potentially life-threatening complications and are recognized as contributing to the decline in…
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Childrens Asthma ER Visits
Read more: Childrens Asthma ER VisitsAsthma is the most common chronic condition among children in the U.S. and one of the leading reasons for pediatric emergency room (ER) visits. Schools play an important role in managing asthma among children since kids spend most of their time in school and school buildings may have environmental factors such as poor air quality and mold which can trigger asthma…
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ARM and ASHEcon 2023 Recap: HCCI Staff Research
Read more: ARM and ASHEcon 2023 Recap: HCCI Staff ResearchIn June, HCCI staff attended AcademyHealth’s Annual Research Meeting (ARM) and ASHEcon. In addition to connecting with other health services researchers, staff presented original research using HCCI’s commercial claims dataset. Here’s a sampling of HCCI staff presentations: ASHEcon: Effect of Critical Access Hospital Designation on Inpatient Prices in Employer-Sponsored Insurance Presentation by HCCI Senior Researcher Jessica…
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The Share of Ozempic Users with Diabetes has Decreased Over Time, Indicating Increased Off-label Use
Read more: The Share of Ozempic Users with Diabetes has Decreased Over Time, Indicating Increased Off-label UseOzempic, a relatively new anti-diabetes drug, has been in the headlines because of widespread shortages that are making it difficult for patients who use the drug to manage diabetes to access it. Some news articles suggest that off-label use for weight loss has been a factor associated with increased demand. The active ingredient in Ozempic is…
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HCCI Data Byte: Unintended effect of federal COVID vaccine policy on claims billing patterns
Read more: HCCI Data Byte: Unintended effect of federal COVID vaccine policy on claims billing patternsIn HCCI’s most recent Health Care Cost and Utilization Report, we observed substantial growth in spending on vaccines among individuals with employer-sponsored health insurance (ESI), which we attributed largely to uptake of COVID-19 vaccinations in 2021. Although they may be largely responsible for this trend, federal procurement complicates analyses of COVID-19 vaccines using claims data….
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Out-of-Pocket Spending Grew Over 200% among ESI Enrollees Diagnosed with Cancer
Read more: Out-of-Pocket Spending Grew Over 200% among ESI Enrollees Diagnosed with CancerCancer diagnoses can have devastating psychological and financial tolls on patients and their families. Previous research shows that Medicare beneficiaries who are newly diagnosed with cancer experience health care costs that can reach close to a quarter of household income in the year following diagnosis. People with employer-sponsored insurance (ESI) may experience even greater financial…