COPD and Asthma Among Medicare Beneficiaries

摘要

Data from 2010 on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma in Medicare beneficiaries were analyzed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.Medicare Spending: Per capita spending on COPD and asthma was $46,764. Spending was 8 higher for males. Although the 2 difference in overall per capita spending for both conditions (asthma, $37,831; COPD, $37,028) was not significant, the amount expended on males was 5.4 more for asthma ($41,157) than for COPD ($39,070).. Less money was expended on females for both conditions, but the per capita expense for asthma ($36,454) was 2.3 more than that for COPD ($35,648).