How Do Health Plans Identify Asthma Claims Costs?

Much research has been done on the costs associated with asthma management, but a concrete methodology for helping health plans understand the impact of care management is very much missing. Today, health plans use various methods to identify the claims costs associated with asthma. These methods include: Data Analysis: Health plans collect and analyze data on the utilization of health services by individuals with asthma, including the number of doctor…

What Does Asthma Cost Medicaid Plans?

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects the airways in the lungs. It can be triggered by allergens, like dust mites and pet dander. Asthma causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes, leading to swelling that narrows the airways and reduces airflow. This makes breathing more difficult for people with asthma. Medicaid plans in the US spend more than $20 billion a year on asthma Medicaid plans in the US…

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