The financial repercussions of rheumatoid arthritis and determinants of catastrophic healthcare expenditure: insights from the Karnataka chapter of the Indian rheumatology association

The primary drivers of high direct expenditure in patients with RA in Karnataka, India are cost of medications, delayed specialist referral, high disease activity, disability and comorbidities. Additionally, hospitalization significantly contributes to CHE.

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Health Economics Review
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2025-10-27
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13561-025-00680-1
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Healthcare Systems and Reforms
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The financial repercussions of rheumatoid arthritis and determinants of catastrophic healthcare expenditure: insights from the Karnataka chapter of the Indian rheumatology association

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The financial repercussions of rheumatoid arthritis and determinants of catastrophic healthcare expenditure: insights from the Karnataka chapter of the Indian rheumatology association

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The primary drivers of high direct expenditure in patients with RA in Karnataka, India are cost of medications, delayed specialist referral, high disease activity, disability and comorbidities. Additionally, hospitalization significantly contributes to CHE.

Health Economics ReviewVol. 15(1)
ASTER (CA), JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (IN), Yenepoya University (IN), Father Muller Medical College Hospital (IN), Narayana Health (IN), Bangalore Baptist Hospital (IN), Sparsh Hospital (IN), Bangalore Medical Center (IN), St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences (IN), SDM College of Medical Science and Hospital (IN), St.John's Medical College Hospital (IN), Command Hospital Air Force (IN), Universitas Saburai (ID), Manipal Hospital (IN)
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