Predictors of latent tuberculosis infection treatment completion in the US private sector: an analysis of administrative claims data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Factors that affect latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) treatment completion in the US have not been well studied beyond public health settings. This gap was highlighted by recent health insurance-related regulatory changes that are likely to increase LTBI treatment by private sector healthcare providers. We analyzed LTBI treatment completion in the private healthcare setting to facilitate planning around this important opportunity for tuberculosis (TB) control in the US.

Methods

We analyzed a national sample of commercial insurance medical and pharmacy claims data for people ages 0 to 64 years who initiated daily dose isoniazid treatment between July 2011 and March 2014 and who had complete data. All individuals resided in the US. Factors associated with treatme

SUBMITTER: Stockbridge EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5975486 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature