Peer-Reviewed Publication
J Med Econ2026;29(1):2361-2374.December 1, 2026Journal Article

Incidence of comorbidities, healthcare resource utilization and costs among people with HIV.

Joshua P Cohen1, Mary J Christoph2, Vamshi Ruthwik Anupindi3, Nazneen Fatima Shaikh3, JeanPierre Coaquira2, Uche Mordi2, Kristen Haloski2, Alice Hsiao2, Aimee M Near3
1Independent Healthcare Analyst (Former Research Associate Professor, Tufts University), Boston, MA, USA.
2Gilead Sciences, Inc, Foster City, CA, USA.
3IQVIA Inc, Durham, NC, USA.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to describe healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) and costs for people with HIV (PWH) during the year prior to and up to 5 years following HIV diagnosis. METHODS: A retrospective observational cohort study was conducted using the IQVIA PharMetrics Plus administrative claims database. Adults aged ≥ 18 years with an initial HIV diagnosis between 1 January 2014 and 30 S…

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