High-cost users still came to hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic during first wave data in Thailand: secondary data analysis

• Main Authors: Picharee Karunayawong (Author), Piyada Gaewkhiew (Author), Myka Harun Sarajan (Author), Chulathip Boonma (Author), Rukmanee Butchon (Author), Jarawee Sukmanee (Author), Thanayut Saeraneesopon (Author), Yot Teerawattananon (Author), Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The phenomenon of high-cost users (HCUs) in health care occurs when a small proportion of patients account for a large proportion of health care expenditures. By understanding this phenomenon during the COVID-19 pandemic, tailored interventions can be provided to ensure that pati...