Definition of abbreviations: TB = tuberculosis. Legend: *In 2009 US Dollars. †Includes full-service coverage after expiration of one-year warranty. ‡Cepheid Schedule of Fees (July 2011). §State of Cal
Eliminating the burden of catastrophic costs experienced by individuals undergoing tuberculosis (TB) treatment is one of the World Health Organization (WHO) End TB Strategy targets. To help inform dec
BackgroundIllness-related costs for patients with tuberculosis (TB) ≥20% of pre-illness annual household income predict adverse treatment outcomes and have been termed “catastrophic.” Social protectio