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Long COVID patients face 40% higher healthcare costs
New research this week reveals the true financial burden of long COVID while offering hope through innovative treatment approaches. From healthcare spending patterns to breakthrough rehabilitation methods, here's what scientists are discovering about managing this persistent condition.
💰 Long COVID Patients Face 40% Higher Healthcare Costs
Long COVID patients spent an average of $11,567 on healthcare annually compared to $7,448 for those without the condition—a difference of more than $4,000 per person
After adjusting for age, insurance, and chronic conditions, long COVID patients still incurred 40% higher total healthcare expenditures
The biggest cost drivers were outpatient services (118% higher) and office-based visits (35% higher), while emergency room and hospital costs showed no significant difference
Why it matters: These numbers reveal long COVID's hidden economic impact—patients aren't necessarily sicker in dramatic ways requiring hospitalization, but they need substantially more ongoing care and specialist visits to manage persistent symptoms.
Also in this issue:
- 🏠 Virtual Physical Therapy Helps Long COVID Patients Recover
- 🧬 SGLT2 Diabetes Drugs May Prevent Long COVID Brain Symptoms
- 🔬 Female Mice Show Heart Inflammation 28 Days After COVID
- 📊 Long COVID Affects Over 18% of Survivors Long-Term
- 🧠 Brain Scans Reveal Different Damage Patterns in Long COVID Subtypes
- 🏥 Norway Sees 7% Surge in Healthcare Visits Throughout 2024
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