Table 4.
Comparison of overall and disease-related payer costs (PMPM), 6 months before and 6 months after surgery
| 6 months prior to surgery | 6 months after surgery | % reduction in cost | p valuea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall medical reimbursement | ||||
| MSA | $1216 | $1039 | 14.5 | > 0.05 |
| LNF | $1544 | $1381 | 10.6 | |
| Disease-related medical reimbursement | ||||
| MSA | $443 | $86 | 80.7 | 0.0001 |
| LNF | $337 | $127 | 62.1 | |
aFor comparison between reduction in costs