Cost and Effectiveness of Biologics for Rheumatoid Arthritis in a Commercially Insured Population

摘要

BACKGROUND: Administrative claims contain detailed medication, diagnosis, and procedure data, but the lack of clinical outcomes for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) historically has limited their use in comparative effectiveness research. A claims-based algorithm was developed and validated to estimate effectiveness for RA from data for adherence, dosing, and treatment modifications.