Research Finds That Costs Incurred by Neurology Patients Have Increased Significantly
New research has found that the costs for office visits and diagnostic tests for neurological conditions has increased significantly in the past decade or so. The research, which was reported in the American Academy of Neurology’s online issue of “Neurology,” discovered that individuals who registered for high-deductible health plans had higher chances of incurring higher costs than individuals on other plans. University of Michigan’s Chloe E. Hill, the author of the study, explained that this increase in costs could be harmful as it may prompt individuals to forgo diagnostic evaluation or leave those who complete their tests in financial strain…
