Study examines high costs of sleep disorders
By HME News Staff
Updated 9:33 AM CDT, Mon October 11, 2021
YARMOUTH, Maine – Sleep disorders are associated with significantly higher rates of health care utilization and expenditures, according to a study published online in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine on Oct. 1. Using a conservative prevalence estimate found in the study, the authors found the overall incremental health care costs of sleep disorders in the United States represents about $94.9 billion. Adults with sleep disorders were found to have increased utilization of office visits, emergency room visits and prescriptions compared to those without sleep disorders, according to the study. They were also more likely to be non-Hispanic, White and female, with a higher proportion with public insurance and higher Charlson Comorbidity Scores, the authors found.
Comments