Table 2. Yearly OOPC Differences.
Cancer group | Difference in differencesa | Triple difference in differencesb | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Incremental yearly OOPCs (95% CI), $ | P value | Incremental yearly OOPCs (95% CI), $ | P value | |
Control | 1 [Reference] | 1 [Reference] | ||
Breast | 714.68 (664.91-764.45) | <.001 | 1683.36 (1576.66-1790.07) | <.001 |
Colorectal | 361.41 (294.34-428.48) | <.001 | 1420.06 (1232.31-1607.80) | <.001 |
Lung | 475.51 (340.16-610.86) | <.001 | 467.25 (130.13-804.37) | .007 |
Other | 90.51 (74.22-106.79) | <.001 | 550.87 (514.75-586.99) | <.001 |
Abbreviation: OOPC, out-of-pocket cost.
Difference in differences in yearly OOPCs paid by patients with cancer relative to patients without cancer.
Triple difference in differences in yearly OOPCs paid by patients with cancer enrolled in high-deductible health plans relative to traditional health plans.