Provision of Dermatologic Care in a Universal Health Care System: A 17-Year Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Limited data is available on the burden of dermatologic disease including disease distribution and providers of care. Research is needed to facilitate health care planning and improve patient care.

Objectives

To investigate the demographics and economics of the provision of dermatologic care in a universal health care system from fiscal year 2000 to 2016.

Methods

A retrospective population-based analysis was performed on physician billing claims for dermatologic conditions from April 1, 2000 to March 31, 2017. Data came from the province of Ontario's universal health care plan claims records accessed through IntelliHealth.

Results

Dermatologic claims made up 3.6% of all physician claims, with a 20% increase seen over time. The cost of dermatologic cl

SUBMITTER: Finstad A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8474328 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature