Accelerated impact of alcohol-associated hepatitis on healthcare utilisation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on the frequency of alcohol-associated hepatitis admissions and related healthcare costs.
• Conducted a multicentre analysis
• Examined AAH admission frequency and ICU requirements
• Evaluated healthcare costs associated with AAH during the pandemic
• Increased frequency of AAH admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Higher ICU requirements among AAH patients during the pandemic
• Escalated healthcare costs related to AAH admissions