What Does Asthma Cost Medicaid Plans?

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects the airways in the lungs. It can be triggered by allergens, like dust mites and pet dander. Asthma causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes, leading to swelling that narrows the airways and reduces airflow. This makes breathing more difficult for people with asthma. Medicaid plans in the US spend more than $20 billion a year on asthma Medicaid plans in the US…

How Untreated Asthma Impacts Employee Productivity

Asthma is a common condition that can have a serious impact on employees' productivity and health. In fact, the American Lung Association estimates that 7 million Americans are living with undiagnosed asthma. This number accounts for nearly half of all people who have asthma symptoms but don't realize they do. The good news? When people with asthma get early diagnosis and treatment, their symptoms improve dramatically and absenteeism drops by…

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