RA Value Model
A Flexible Modeling Platform for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is the most common autoimmune inflammatory arthritis in adults and often negatively impacts patients’ quality of life and ability to perform daily activities.
To help decision-makers identify high-value treatments for patients with RA, our RA model simulates the lifetime costs and benefits of different strategies for treating patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis.
How Does Our RA Model Work?
Our RA model is an open-source simulation model that decision-makers can use to assess the value of different sequences of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Specifically, our RA model provides information on expected health benefits, risks and costs for patients with moderate to severe RA.
Incorporating the Patient Perspective
See how we worked with patients and other stakeholders to build Version 1 of our RA Value Model.
Application in the Real World
Learn about the mechanics of our RA model and see specific examples of how it can be used.
Review Our RA Model Detailed Methodology
Click here to learn more about the technical details on how our RA model is constructed.
Get Started with Our RA Value Model
Our RA model features easy-to-use web-based interfaces designed to help healthcare decision-makers evaluate treatment strategies for rheumatoid arthritis.
The RA Value Model can be accessed by installing the RA Model R Package.
Source Code for the RA model is also available on GitHub.
RESOURCES
Our RA model, part of the Open-Source Value Project (OSVP), was created, developed, and is owned by Precision Health Economics LLC (now PRECISIONheor) and is licensed to the Center for Innovation & Value Research for its use in connection with redefining how value of pharmaceutical treatment is assessed. In keeping with the Center for Innovation & Value Research’s philosophy, this includes sharing and distribution of source code, data and parameter inputs, and any additional materials and technical documentation supporting open use, distribution, and adaptation of the model with attribution to the model developers.
In addition, any work performed by the Center for Innovation & Value Research based on the RA model is conducted as part of the OSVP and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license visit: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.