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Home health care costs: intravenous immunoglobulin home infusion therapy
Background:
Home health care has been touted as a cost-saving option for many immune disorders, especially those requiring intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG).
Objective:
To determine the costs for home infusions of IVIG, a comparative study of Home Health Agency prices was undertaken.
Method:
A survey of 25 Home Health Agencies that provide IVIG therapy in northern and central New Jersey was conducted by telephone and office interviews.
Results:
Thirteen companies provided price quotations for services and IVIG. The highest-priced companies charge approximately four times more for IVIG infusions than the lowest-priced companies, and many agencies offer the therapy at moderate costs.
Conclusion:
IVIG can be obtained and administered in the home in more cost-effective ways if comparative pricing is done.