New Report: Disproportionate Economic Burden of cCHD
cCHD causes life-threatening complications that require lifelong, complex medical care. The economic burden on patients, families, and the US economy is extremely high, yet the impact has been underrepresented and not fully evaluated to date. We’re proud to share our report examining the cost of cCHD on patients, families, and the US economy. Complex Congenital Heart Disease (cCHD) is a set of rare congenital heart defects that occur in about 2.5 in 1000 children. For those who survive the intense