A nationwide study of primary biliary cholangitis prevalence
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A nationwide study of primary biliary cholangitis prevalence

A nationwide study of primary biliary cholangitis prevalence, geographic distribution, and health care providers

Abstract
Background: Prevalence estimates of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in the United States have evolved with the introduction of newer real-world data capture approaches. Little is known about the geographic distribution of PBC in the United States and the health care provider (HCP) landscape for patients with PBC. This real-world study aimed to estimate the prevalence of PBC in the United States, assess regional variability in its prevalence, and describe HCPs for patients with PBC.

Methods: Patients with PBC were identified using Komodo’s Healthcare Map, a large national administrative claims database. PBC prevalence per 100,000 adults was adjusted by age and gender at the 3-digit ZIP Code tabulation area level. Patients’ PBC-related medical or pharmacy claims were used to determine HCP specialties and affiliations (academic vs. nonacademic); the latest claim and all claims were examined.

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