The health care burden of patients with epilepsy in the United States: an analysis of a nationwide database over 15 years

Abstract

The total national charges associated with epilepsy in 2008 were in excess of $2.7 billion (U.S. dollars, normalized). During the studied period, the cost per day for patients rose from $1703.39 to $6130.51. In spite of this drastic increase in health care cost to the patient, medical and surgical treatment for epilepsy has not changed significantly, and epilepsy remains a major source of morbidity.