On September 19, 2023, the Movement Disorders Policy Coalition (MDPC) sent a letter to Chairwoman Friedman and Chairman Lawn of the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Health Care Financing supporting the elimination of quality-adjusted life year (QALY) in state regulated health plans.
The quality-adjusted life year (QALY) is a valuation metric that is used by health economists to determine the cost-effectiveness of a treatment, and it is sometimes used by health insurance providers in making coverage determinations. The QALY dramatically undervalues patients with disabilities and chronic conditions, discriminating against the most vulnerable patients who could benefit from life-changing treatments. Read MDPC’s letter here
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Last Updated on September 21, 2023 by Aimed Alliance
