McMaster University Study Finds QALY-Based Results Do Not Systematically Disfavor Disabled Patients
Quality-adjusted life years do not inherently disadvantage disabled patients, according to a McMaster University study published September 28, 2026, in the official journal Value in Health. Researchers examined five theoretical treatment scenarios and eleven published cost-effectiveness analyses, finding that QALY-based results depend heavily on treatment effects and disease severity rather than systematically penalizing individuals with … Read more