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Progressively Widening Healthcare Costs in Long COVID Over Five Years

2026-02-26 public and global health Title + abstract only
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BackgroundLong COVID affects millions worldwide, yet the long-term trajectory of healthcare costs remains poorly characterized. Prior studies with limited follow-up have documented elevated but stable excess costs, leaving uncertainty about whether the economic burden attenuates or persists over time. MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study using electronic health record data from 12 hospitals and 20 community health centers (January 2018 through December 2024). Adults with documented ...

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