Utilization Management Policies and Autoimmune Diseases: A Women’s Health Issue

FACT SHEET

Published 7/18/22
utilization management fact sheet

The rate of autoimmune diseases and conditions in the United States is rising—and women are disproportionately affected: 80% of patients diagnosed with autoimmune disorders are women.

This fact sheet by the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) provides an overview of autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases are, defines utilization management (UM) policies, and showcases how UM policies can affect provider and patient experiences: Utilization Management Policies and Autoimmune Diseases: A Women’s Health Issue.

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SWHR’s Autoimmune Program is supported by an educational sponsorship from Horizon Therapeutics. SWHR maintains editorial control and independence over educational content.

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