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Growth hormone and health policy.

Authors :
Cuttler L
Silvers JB
Source :
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism [J Clin Endocrinol Metab] 2010 Jul; Vol. 95 (7), pp. 3149-53. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Apr 28.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

GH treatment for short children is representative of many frontline issues in health care policy. In this paper, we highlight key policy issues exemplified by GH, focusing on pharmaceutical innovation, insurance coverage and pricing, and physician decisions, and we discuss their implications for endocrinology and GH use.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1945-7197
Volume :
95
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20427500
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2009-2688