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Costs, Burden, and Treatments Associated With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

12/03/2021

PopHealth perspectives logo all whiteExperts offer insights on systemic lupus erythematosis, including related direct and indirect costs, benefits of an early diagnosis, and what payers should know about covering patients with this disease.

Podcast 1: Understanding Disease Burden, Costs Associated With Lupus

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Ed Pezalla, MD, MPH, chief executive officer, Enlightenment Bioconsult, LLC, offers insight on the disease burden and costs associated with systemic lupus erythematosus, as well as how payers can support patients seeking testing and treatment. Listen here.

 

 

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