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Delineating the Type 2 Diabetes Population in the Netherlands Using an All-Payer Claims Database: Specialist Care, Medication Utilization and Expenditures 2016–2018

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  • Rose J. Geurten

    (Maastricht University)

  • Jeroen N. Struijs

    (National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)
    Leiden University Medical Centre)

  • Arianne M. J. Elissen

    (Maastricht University)

  • Henk J. G. Bilo

    (University Medical Center Groningen)

  • Chantal Tilburg

    (Vektis Health Care Information Center)

  • Dirk Ruwaard

    (Maastricht University)

Abstract

Objectives The aim of this study was to describe the healthcare utilization and expenditures related to medical specialist care and medication of the entire type 2 diabetes population in the Netherlands in detail. Methods For this retrospective, observational study, we used an all-payer claims database. Comprehensive data on specialist care and medication utilization and expenditures of the type 2 diabetes population (n = 900,522 in 2018) were obtained and analyzed descriptively. Data were analyzed across medical specialties and for various types of diabetes medication (or glucose-lowering drugs [GLDs]) and other medication. Results Specialist care utilization was diverse: different medical specialties were visited by a considerable fraction of the type 2 diabetes population. Total expenditures on specialist care were €2498 million in 2018 (i.e., 10.6% of the national specialist care expenditures). In total, 97.8% of patients used other medication (not GLDs) and 81.8% used GLDs; 25.6% of medication expenditures were for GLDs. For both specialist care and medication, mean expenditures per treated patient were higher than median expenditures, indicating a skewed distribution of spending. Conclusion Use of and expenditures on specialist care and medication of the type 2 diabetes population is diverse. These heterogeneous healthcare use patterns are likely caused by the presence of comorbidities. Additionally, we found that a small fraction of the population is responsible for a large share of the expenditures. A shift towards more patient-centered care could lead to health improvements and a reduction in overall costs, subsequently promoting the sustainability of healthcare systems.

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  • Rose J. Geurten & Jeroen N. Struijs & Arianne M. J. Elissen & Henk J. G. Bilo & Chantal Tilburg & Dirk Ruwaard, 2022. "Delineating the Type 2 Diabetes Population in the Netherlands Using an All-Payer Claims Database: Specialist Care, Medication Utilization and Expenditures 2016–2018," PharmacoEconomics - Open, Springer, vol. 6(2), pages 219-229, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:pharmo:v:6:y:2022:i:2:d:10.1007_s41669-021-00308-0
    DOI: 10.1007/s41669-021-00308-0
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