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The Impact of Part D on Psychotropic Utilization and Financial Burden for Community-Based Seniors

Posted on December 10, 2008 12:06

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Topics: Medicare | Mental Health | Prescription Drugs | Seniors | Spending

This study is an examination of the impact of Medicare Part D on psychotropic medication utilization and the finical burden for elderly population.  Part D reduces out-of-pocket expenses for covered medications which, in turn, increases access; however, Part D also significantly increased the financial burden for excluded medications.   

Chen, H., Nwangwu, A., Aparasu, R., Essien, E., Sun, S., & Lee, K. (2008). The impact of Medicare Part D on psychotropic utilization and financial burden for community-based seniors, Psychiatric Services, 59(10), 1191-7. DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.59.10.1191. http://psychservices.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/abstract/59/10/1191exit disclaimer small icon

Authors: Hua Chen, Afam Nwangwu, Rajender Aparasu, Ekere Essien, Shawn Sun, Kwan Lee


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