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To analyze the costs and resource use associated with dysphagia in stroke patients.

April 15, 2026Open Access

Health-Economic Implications of Post-Stroke Dysphagia: A Contemporary Medicare Claims Analysis

Key Points

To analyze the costs and resource use associated with dysphagia in stroke patients.
Claims data analysis of patients with acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes
Assessment of resource utilization and related costs
Comparison of dysphagia patients with those without complications
Higher resource utilization and costs found in patients with dysphagia
Significant clinical and economic implications for payers and providers

Abstract

In this claims data analysis of patients treated for acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, higher resource utilization and costs were observed in patients with dysphagia and related post-stroke complications. Efforts to improve the management of post-stroke complications may result in significant clinical and economic benefits for payers and providers.

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Authors

Anne W. Alexandrov

Anne Ryschon

H Choi

Journals

Neurology and Therapy

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University of Maryland, Baltimore

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

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Health-Economic Implications of Post-Stroke Dysphagia: A Contemporary Medicare Claims Analysis

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