The Cost of Loneliness to Healthcare
Annual Societal Cost:
Estimates for the total impact on healthcare and lost productivity range from $2 billion to $25.2 billion per year in the U.S.
Emergency Department:
15% increase in ED visits. Addressing social needs can reduce ED utilization by as much as 41%.
Inpatient Care:
When hospitalized, they often have longer stays and higher readmission rates. Up to a 13% to 37% increase in inpatient utilization.