A qualitative study of insurers' coverage for mifepristone-induced abortion

Manag Care Interface. 2005 Mar;18(3):26-30, 32.

Abstract

In this qualitative evaluation of 14 U.S. health insurers' coverage policies concerning mifepristone-induced medical abortion, the findings suggest that a significant proportion of health plans do not include evidence-based clinical information obtained from recent research, data, and practice. This omission may hinder the adoption of new, evidence-based protocols for medical abortion by physicians. A model coverage policy that contains comprehensive clinical information regarding appropriate clinical regimens for mifepristone is provided as an example for insurers and others in the field.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Induced / economics*
  • Drug Labeling / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Insurance Coverage*
  • Managed Care Programs
  • Mifepristone / administration & dosage*
  • Mifepristone / economics
  • Pregnancy
  • Qualitative Research
  • United States

Substances

  • Mifepristone