Predictors and components of inpatient asthma hospital cost: A retrospective cohort study. Analysis from a sample of 14 Belgian hospitals.

This study initiates a discussion on the role of reducing hospital costs in strategies aiming at controlling asthma-related costs. We argue that cost reduction cannot be achieved solely at the hospital level but must be approached from a public health perspective. This includes promoting high-quality outpatient care and addressing factors leading to poor adherence to the care plan.