List of metropolitan areas by population. One concept which measures the world's largest cities is that of the metropolitan area, which is based on the concept of a labor market area and is typically defined as an employment core (an area with a high density of available jobs) and the surrounding areas that have strong commuting ties to the core.
Average Costs. In treatment year 1, the average costs per patient diagnosed with PTSD ($8,300), TBI ($11,700), or both ($13,800) were much higher than the average costs for those with neither PTSD nor TBI ($2,400) (see Table 2 and Figure 3 on page 20).
The researchers estimated that 1.6 million people will be eligible for hep C treatment during the next five years. Paying for all their treatment would cost insurers $136 billion, a figure that is $65 billion higher than treating with the older drug regimens. Treating with the new, more effective Harvoni would save $16 billion in drug costs. The study assumed that Harvoni costs insurers $1,125 per day, the set price for the single-tablet therapy. However, in recent months various pharmacy benefit managers have secured discounts for Harvoni, which may improve the outlook both in terms of cost-effectiveness and overall cost burden.