Systematic analysis of annual health resource utilization and costs in hospitalized patients with inflammatory bowel disease in Switzerland

Background and aims Real-life data on health resource utilization and costs of hospitalized patients with inflammatory bowel disease are lacking in Switzerland. We aimed to assess health resource utilization and costs during a 1-year follow-up period starting with an index hospitalization. Patients and methods On the basis of claims data of the Helsana health insurance group, health resource utilization was assessed and costs reimbursed by...