Factors associated with high-cost patients with first-episode psychosis: a retrospective study of direct healthcare costs using US private-payer claims data

Background Understanding drivers of high healthcare utilisation costs among individuals experiencing first-episode psychosis (FEP) is essential for improving care in those with psychotic disorders.Objectives To characterise and compare patient-level factors and longitudinal healthcare utilisation co...

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Published in:	BMJ Open
Main Authors:	Jennifer L Hefner, Srinivasan Sridhar, Kathryn A Hasenstab, Heather Lochotzki, Vicki L Montesano, Jon Ramos, Tory Hogan, Nicholas JK Breitborde, Eric E Seiber
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group 2026-04-01
Online Access:	https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/16/4/e108031.full