Abstract 215: GenderDisparities in Health Care Expenditure Among Patients With MI and Depression: ResultsFrom the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey 2014 [Session Title: Poster Session PM]

Conclusion: Among both depressed and non-depressed populations, males had significantly higher proportion of MI and hospitalizations related to AMI when compared to females. But, out of total MI costs for males, less than 1% cost was accrued by depressed; whereas, of total MI cost for females, 9.6% of cost was accrued by depressed females showing gender based disparities in healthcare cost and utilization. With Medicare paying between 78%-83% of all MI costs, treating depression can result in significant savings.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Veledar, E., Saxena, A., Okunrintemi, V., Valero-Elizondo, J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session PM Source Type: research