Healthcare Expenditures and Reimbursement Patterns in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A 10-Year Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study in Turkey

IPF management is resource-intensive, with diagnostic tests and follow-up driving costs independent of demographics and treatment modality. Anticipating higher expenditures with prolonged survival and evolving treatment options is crucial for healthcare budget planning. Preparation of healthcare policies accordingly to these observations, which must include an overall increase in cost due to treatment duration and survival, remains a crucial aspect of budget control.