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The cost of venom immunotherapy is a significant barrier for patients with Hymenoptera venom allergy, leading many to decline this life-saving treatment. Reduced reimbursement has tripled the risk of patients refusing essential allergy treatment.

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  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Public Health
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Hymenoptera venom allergy poses significant health risks, including fatal reactions.
  • Venom immunotherapy is effective but costly for patients, especially after reimbursement changes.
  • Patient preference and financial factors influence treatment decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify reasons why patients decline venom immunotherapy.
  • To assess the impact of reimbursement changes on treatment refusal.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of medical records for patients proposed for venom immunotherapy (2006-2015).
  • Phone interviews conducted with patients who refused treatment.
  • Statistical analysis to identify risk factors for refusal.

Main Results:

  • Price was the primary reason for declining venom immunotherapy among interviewed patients.
  • Patients proposed for treatment after 2011 (when reimbursement was stopped) were three times more likely to refuse.
  • The rate of immunotherapy refusal doubled after reimbursement withdrawal.

Conclusions:

  • Financial barriers, specifically treatment cost, are the main obstacle to venom immunotherapy completion.
  • The withdrawal of reimbursement significantly increased patient refusal rates.
  • Economic policies can negatively impact patient care and expose individuals to avoidable, life-threatening risks.