Real-world experience quantifying access to JAK inhibitor care for alopecia areata patients : a patient-centered survey study
Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of Women’s Dermatologic Society..
Background: Janus kinase inhibitor (JAKi) therapy has revolutionized the treatment landscape for alopecia areata (AA); however, access may be limited by a lack of insurance coverage and high out-of-pocket costs.
Objective: We aimed to evaluate real-world patient experiences regarding access to JAKi therapy.
Methods: We conducted an online patient-centered survey using the National Alopecia Areata Foundation listserv.
Results: In total 784 individuals initiated our survey, and 600 completed it in full (76.5%). While more non-White patients considered obtaining JAKi therapy, more White patients reported the use of this medication class. In total, 74.2% lacked insurance coverage or had partial coverage for JAKi, and 52% expressed dissatisfaction with available coverage. However, 52.9% reported delays in starting medication due to insurance approval processes, contributing to worsened AA and related stress. In total, 35% of patients did not try to obtain JAKi therapy due to concerns about costs, and 18.2% discontinued therapy due to financial barriers. Also, 19.8% of patients reported utilizing financial savings to pay for medication, and 55.2% reported using a copay assistance card. Further, 12.2% reported forgoing other necessities to pay for AA expenses.
Limitations: Our results are limited by the subjective nature of survey studies. The recency of FDA approval for JAKi therapy may also influence patients' perceptions of access to care.
Conclusion: Patients with AA face significant barriers when trying to obtain JAKi therapy, and existing racial inequities may be exacerbated by these barriers. Further advocacy work is needed to improve access to care.
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2024 |
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2024 |
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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:10 |
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International journal of women's dermatology - 10(2024), 2 vom: 11. Apr., Seite e145 |
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Englisch |
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Nohria, Ambika [VerfasserIn] |
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Date Revised 25.04.2024 published: Electronic-eCollection Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE |
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10.1097/JW9.0000000000000145 |
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| 520 | |a Background: Janus kinase inhibitor (JAKi) therapy has revolutionized the treatment landscape for alopecia areata (AA); however, access may be limited by a lack of insurance coverage and high out-of-pocket costs | ||
| 520 | |a Objective: We aimed to evaluate real-world patient experiences regarding access to JAKi therapy | ||
| 520 | |a Methods: We conducted an online patient-centered survey using the National Alopecia Areata Foundation listserv | ||
| 520 | |a Results: In total 784 individuals initiated our survey, and 600 completed it in full (76.5%). While more non-White patients considered obtaining JAKi therapy, more White patients reported the use of this medication class. In total, 74.2% lacked insurance coverage or had partial coverage for JAKi, and 52% expressed dissatisfaction with available coverage. However, 52.9% reported delays in starting medication due to insurance approval processes, contributing to worsened AA and related stress. In total, 35% of patients did not try to obtain JAKi therapy due to concerns about costs, and 18.2% discontinued therapy due to financial barriers. Also, 19.8% of patients reported utilizing financial savings to pay for medication, and 55.2% reported using a copay assistance card. Further, 12.2% reported forgoing other necessities to pay for AA expenses | ||
| 520 | |a Limitations: Our results are limited by the subjective nature of survey studies. The recency of FDA approval for JAKi therapy may also influence patients' perceptions of access to care | ||
| 520 | |a Conclusion: Patients with AA face significant barriers when trying to obtain JAKi therapy, and existing racial inequities may be exacerbated by these barriers. Further advocacy work is needed to improve access to care | ||
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