Financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on cystic fibrosis care: lessons for the future.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic care delivery models faced unprecedented financial pressures, with a reduction of in-person visits and adoption of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. We sought to understand the reported financial impact of pandemic-related changes to the cystic fibrosis (CF) care model.

Methods

The U.S. CF Foundation State of Care surveys fielded in Summer 2020 (SoC1) and Spring 2021 (SoC2) included questions for CF programs on the impact of pandemic-related restrictions on overall finances, staffing, licensure, and reimbursement of telehealth services. Descriptive analyses were conducted based on program type.

Results

Among the 286 respondents (128 pediatric, 118 adult, 40 affiliate), the majority (62%) reported a detrimental financial impact to their CF car

SUBMITTER: Sawicki GS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8711855 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature