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Economic Implications of Diagnostic Delays in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Panelist discusses how delayed medical diagnosis causes significant economic burden through increased treatment costs, prolonged health care interventions, reduced patient productivity, and higher health care system expenses. Economic mitigation strategies include implementing early screening programs, improving diagnostic technologies, enhancing medical training, and developing robust health care infrastructure that prioritizes timely patient assessment and intervention.
EP: 1.Bridging the Gap in Recognizing Early Symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
EP: 2.Improving HS Diagnosis and Care Through Better Alignment of Staging and Severity
EP: 3.Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Care
EP: 4.Economic Implications of Diagnostic Delays in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Video content above is prompted by the following:
- What are the economic implications of delayed diagnosis on both patients and health systems, and how can these be mitigated?
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