Age or Disability Should Not Prevent Access to Care

• The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) produces reports, known as “cost effectiveness analyses” or “value assessments” on how much it thinks new drugs should cost.
• ICER metrics value treating young individuals in good health as more cost-effective than treating older adults (65 and older) or people with disabilities.
• Insurance companies use these values to decide whether it’s worth paying for a certain treatment or test.
• Sick and older patients are more likely to be denied access to medications that could help improve their condition or quality of life.

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