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Impact of High Deductible Health Plans on Patients With Bipolar Disorder
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Patient Interview for Bipolar Disorder. Completed, enrolled 350,823 participants.
Detailed Summary
Using eleven years (2004-2014) of claims data from the largest US commercial health insurer, the investigators will assess the impact of switching into high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) on outcomes for patients with bipolar disorder. Patient subgroups will include patients with and without high medication cost-sharing and vulnerable populations (racial/ethnic minorities, poor, rural, major comorbidities). Interviews with patients and caregivers recruited through a major advocacy group will provide further insights into the policy issues with real-life experiences.
Study Details
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Investigators will conduct in-depth interviews with approximately 40 commercially insured individuals with bipolar disorder or their family caregivers to explore how they navigate deductibles, copayments, and other complex insurance features. Investigators will also determine the health care services that patients most value and assess how they prioritize difficult health care cost tradeoffs.