What’s next for research in this area?
Lead author Dr. Sinaiko said she and her team will interview clinicians and patients in practices at University of Colorado Health to understand how these price estimates are used in clinical encounters and how they affect clinician practice and patient experiences
“We are interested in learning about the cost-savings thresholds that are important to patients,” she said.
The researchers will also examine whether cost information helps to boost access to medications for chronic conditions among Black and Hispanic patients and patients who live in rural areas, she said.
The study was funded by the Harvard School of Public Health Dean’s Fund and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. Dr. Sinaiko, Dr. Bhardwaj, and Dr. Chien have no relevant disclosures. Two study authors report having received a grant from the National Institute on Aging and consulting fees from Dispatch Health and Credo Health.
A version of this article first appeared on Medscape.com.