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JAMA Network Open· 2026Q1

Insurance Coverage and Access Requirements for Lower-Emission Inhalers in US Commercial Health Plans

Ashwaghosha Parthasarathi, Paras Modha, Adithi Chellappan, Chloe Kline et al.

Short summary

US commercial health plans show significant variation in formulary coverage, patient cost-sharing, and prior authorization requirements for lower-emission inhalers.

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Key points

  • Assessed formulary coverage for lower-emission inhalers in US commercial health plans.
  • Examined patient cost-sharing and prior authorization requirements.
  • Included patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • Identified significant variation in access requirements across insurance plans.

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Abstract

This cross-sectional study assesses formulary coverage, patient cost-sharing, and prior authorization requirements for lower-emission inhalers among patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease across US commercial insurance plans.

The authors' abstract, as published at the source. JAMA Network Open, 2026 · DOI ↗

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Field: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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