Budget Impact Model (BIM) for IXA-001

Payer Budget Impact Analysis for IXA-001 in Resistant Hypertension

A comprehensive budget impact analysis tool for healthcare payers evaluating IXA-001 (aldosterone synthase inhibitor) formulary addition for resistant hypertension. Features multi-country support, subgroup analysis, probabilistic sensitivity analysis, and Excel report generation.

Sponsor: Atlantis Pharmaceuticals

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Target Population: Resistant Hypertension
• Quick Start with Docker
• Web Interface (Streamlit)
• Installation (Local)
• Model Structure
• Enhanced Features
• Cardiac-Renal Comorbidity in Budget Impact
• Input Parameters
• Modifying Inputs
• Output Description
• Multi-Country Support
• Technical Details
• File Structure
• Usage Examples
• Documentation
• Companion Model: Cost-Effectiveness
• Version History

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Overview

This Budget Impact Model (BIM) estimates the financial impact of introducing IXA-001 (a selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor) to a healthcare plan's formulary for treating uncontrolled resistant hypertension.

What This Model Does

The BIM compares two scenarios over a 5-year time horizon:

Scenario	Description
Current World	Standard of care without IXA-001 (spironolactone, other MRAs, or no 4th-line therapy)
New World	IXA-001 available and gaining market share according to uptake assumptions

Key Outputs

• Total Budget Impact: Aggregate incremental cost over 5 years
• PMPM (Per Member Per Month): Cost impact per plan member
• Year-by-Year Breakdown: Annual budget impact trajectory
• Market Share Evolution: How treatment mix changes over time
• Price Threshold Analysis: Budget-neutral price point for IXA-001

Hybrid Approach

This model uses a hybrid Python + Excel approach:

• Python: Core calculation engine with flexibility for sensitivity analysis, scenario comparison, and programmatic modifications
• Excel: User-friendly output workbook for payer discussions with interactive inputs and visualizations

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Target Population: Resistant Hypertension

This model specifically targets resistant hypertension (rHTN) patients — a high-cost population where IXA-001 offers significant clinical and economic value.

What is Resistant Hypertension?

Definition: Blood pressure uncontrolled (≥130/80 mmHg) despite optimal use of ≥3 antihypertensive agents, including a diuretic.

Prevalence: ~12% of treated hypertensive patients

Why Resistant HTN is a High-Value Population for Payers

Characteristic	General HTN	Resistant HTN	Budget Implication
Annual CV event rate	5-8 per 1,000	18-35 per 1,000	3-4× baseline cost
CKD prevalence	10-15%	30-40%	Renal monitoring + progression costs
Prior CV events	5-10%	25-35%	Secondary prevention costs
ER visits/year	0.2	0.6-0.8	3× acute care utilization
Hospitalizations/year	0.05	0.15-0.20	3-4× inpatient costs

Key Insight: High baseline costs = large potential cost offsets from effective treatment

Primary Aldosteronism — The IXA-001 Sweet Spot

15-20% of resistant HTN patients have primary aldosteronism (PA) — the core target for aldosterone synthase inhibitors:

Factor	Non-PA Patients	PA Patients	IXA-001 Implication
Prevalence	83%	17%	Key responder subgroup
BP response to IXA-001	Standard	+30% enhanced	Greater event reduction
HF risk	1.0×	1.4×	Higher event cost offset
CKD risk	1.0×	1.3×	Higher renal cost offset

The model includes a Primary Aldosteronism subgroup in SubgroupDefinitions with:

• 30% enhanced treatment effect modifier for IXA-001
• Higher baseline event rates (reflecting aldosterone-mediated organ damage)
• Greater cost offsets due to enhanced treatment response

Why Payers Should Care

1. Identifiable from claims data: ICD-10 codes, ≥3 antihypertensives, uncontrolled BP
2. High PMPM contribution: Small population (~1.1%) but ~3-4% of cardiovascular spend
3. Currently undertreated: Limited effective 4th-line options with acceptable safety
4. Measurable outcomes: Clear endpoints for outcomes-based contracts

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Quick Start with Docker

The fastest way to get started is using Docker. Choose your platform below.

Prerequisites

macOS

1. Install Docker Desktop for Mac
2. Git is pre-installed on macOS. If not, install via xcode-select --install

Windows

1. Install Docker Desktop for Windows
   • Requires Windows 10/11 with WSL 2 enabled
   • During installation, ensure "Use WSL 2 instead of Hyper-V" is selected
2. Install Git for Windows

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

# Install Docker
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install docker.io docker-compose
sudo usermod -aG docker $USER
# Log out and back in for group changes to take effect

# Git is usually pre-installed, if not:
sudo apt-get install git

Run the Application

Once Docker is installed, the commands are the same on all platforms:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/danribes/hypertension-bim.git
cd hypertension-bim

# Build and run with Docker Compose
docker-compose up

Then open http://localhost:8501 in your browser to access the interactive web interface.

To run in detached mode (background):

docker-compose up -d

To stop:

docker-compose down

Alternative (without docker-compose):

docker build -t hypertension-bim .
docker run -p 8501:8501 hypertension-bim

Troubleshooting

Issue	Platform	Solution
"Docker daemon not running"	All	Start Docker Desktop (Mac/Windows) or sudo systemctl start docker (Linux)
"Permission denied"	Linux	Run sudo usermod -aG docker $USER and log out/in
Port 8501 already in use	All	Change port: docker run -p 8502:8501 hypertension-bim then access http://localhost:8502
Slow build on Mac M1/M2	macOS	This is normal for first build; subsequent runs use cache

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Web Interface (Streamlit)

The model includes a full-featured web interface built with Streamlit:

Features

• Country Selection: US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain
• Scenario Selection: Conservative, Moderate, Optimistic uptake curves
• Interactive Inputs: Sliders and number inputs for population and costs
• Real-time Calculation: Results update instantly as you change inputs
• Subgroup Analysis: Stratify by age, CKD stage, prior CV events, diabetes
• Sensitivity Analysis: Run probabilistic sensitivity analysis (Monte Carlo)
• Excel Download: Generate comprehensive Excel reports with all analyses

Tabs

Tab	Content
Results	Key metrics, year-by-year table, budget impact charts
Scenarios	Side-by-side comparison of all uptake scenarios
Subgroups	Budget impact stratified by patient subgroups
Events	Clinical events avoided and associated cost savings
PSA	Probabilistic sensitivity analysis with configurable iterations

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Installation (Local)

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8 or higher
• pip (Python package manager)

Setup

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/danribes/hypertension-bim.git
cd hypertension-bim

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

Dependencies

Package	Version	Purpose
openpyxl	>=3.1.0	Excel file generation
numpy	>=1.24.0	Numerical calculations
scipy	>=1.10.0	Probabilistic sensitivity analysis
streamlit	>=1.28.0	Web interface

Running the Web Interface Locally

streamlit run streamlit_app.py

Then open http://localhost:8501 in your browser.

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Model Structure

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    BUDGET IMPACT MODEL                          │
│                   IXA-001 in Resistant HTN                      │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                                 │
│  ┌──────────────┐    ┌──────────────┐    ┌──────────────┐      │
│  │  POPULATION  │───▶│   MARKET     │───▶│    COST      │      │
│  │    MODULE    │    │    MODULE    │    │    MODULE    │      │
│  └──────────────┘    └──────────────┘    └──────────────┘      │
│         │                   │                   │               │
│         ▼                   ▼                   ▼               │
│  • Plan size         • Current Tx mix    • Drug costs          │
│  • HTN prevalence    • IXA-001 uptake    • Monitoring          │
│  • Resistant HTN %   • Displacement      • AE management       │
│  • Eligible patients • Scenario curves   • Avoided events      │
│                                                                 │
│                           │                                     │
│                           ▼                                     │
│                  ┌──────────────────┐                           │
│                  │     OUTPUTS      │                           │
│                  └──────────────────┘                           │
│                  • Total Budget Impact                          │
│                  • PMPM Impact                                  │
│                  • Year-by-Year Breakdown                       │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

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Enhanced Features

The enhanced BIM includes additional capabilities for comprehensive payer analysis:

Clinical Event Analysis

Track and cost clinical events by treatment:

Event Type	Description
Stroke	Ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
MI	Myocardial infarction
HF	Heart failure hospitalization
CKD	Chronic kidney disease progression
ESRD	End-stage renal disease
CV Death	Cardiovascular mortality

Subgroup Analysis

Stratify budget impact by patient characteristics:

Subgroup	Categories
Age	<65, 65-74, 75+
CKD Stage	Stage 1-2 (eGFR≥60), Stage 3 (30-59), Stage 4 (15-29)
Prior CV	No prior events, Prior events
Diabetes	No diabetes, With diabetes

Treatment Persistence

Model real-world discontinuation patterns:

• Year 1 and Year 2+ discontinuation rates by treatment
• Switching patterns between treatments

Extended Time Horizon

• Standard 5-year analysis
• Extended 10-year projection with Year 5 plateau assumption

Sensitivity Analysis

Analysis Type	Description
Tornado Diagram	One-way sensitivity on 7 key parameters
Multi-way	Vary multiple parameters simultaneously
PSA (Monte Carlo)	1000+ iteration probabilistic analysis with 95% CI

Enhanced Excel Output

The enhanced Excel report includes 13 sheets:

1. Cover
2. Input Dashboard
3. Population
4. Market Dynamics
5. Costs
6. Results Dashboard
7. Scenario Comparison
8. Tornado Diagram - One-way sensitivity visualization
9. Subgroup Analysis - Budget impact by patient subgroup
10. 10-Year Projection - Extended horizon analysis
11. Event Analysis - Clinical events and costs avoided
12. PSA Results - Monte Carlo simulation results
13. Documentation

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Cardiac-Renal Comorbidity in Budget Impact

Resistant hypertension patients frequently present with concurrent cardiac and renal complications. The BIM captures this dual burden through its subgroup modifier system, which adjusts baseline event rates and cost offsets for high-risk populations.

How the BIM Captures Dual-Burden Patients

Unlike the companion microsimulation (which tracks cardiac and renal states independently at the individual level), the BIM uses static multiplicative subgroup modifiers applied at the cohort level:

Subgroup	Cardiac Events (MI, Stroke, HF, AF)	Renal Events (ESRD)	Mechanism
CKD Stage 3-4	1.30-1.80× baseline	3.50× baseline	eGFR-driven risk amplification
Primary Aldosteronism	1.40-3.00× baseline	1.80× baseline	Aldosterone-mediated organ damage
Diabetic	1.30-1.60× baseline	1.80× baseline	Cardiorenal metabolic syndrome
Age ≥65	1.50-2.20× baseline	1.20× baseline	Age-related vascular stiffening

Cross-Pathway Interactions

The BIM recognises that cardiac and renal risks are interlinked in resistant hypertension:

Interaction	How It Is Modelled	Limitation
CKD → increased CV events	CKD subgroup has elevated MI (1.50×), Stroke (1.30×), HF (1.80×) modifiers	Static multipliers; no dynamic eGFR trajectory
PA → cardiac + renal damage	PA subgroup has both elevated cardiac (HF 2.05×, AF 3.00×) and renal (ESRD 1.80×) rates	No concurrent state tracking
Diabetes → cardiorenal amplification	Diabetes subgroup applies cardiac (MI 1.40×, HF 1.60×) and renal (ESRD 1.80×) modifiers	No HbA1c-dependent progression
ESRD → CV mortality	ESRD event costs include CV-mediated mortality component ($125,000 Year 1)	No explicit post-ESRD CV death rate

What Is Not Modelled

The BIM's cohort-based approach does not capture certain dynamic interactions that are handled by the companion microsimulation:

• Concurrent state tracking: Patients are not simultaneously tracked in cardiac and renal states
• Dynamic eGFR decline: CKD progression is captured as a single event rate, not a continuous trajectory
• AKI following cardiac events: No acute kidney injury modelling post-MI or post-HF
• Cardiorenal syndrome: No bidirectional feedback between worsening cardiac and renal function
• SGLT2i dual-benefit: No explicit modelling of SGLT2i as a concurrent cardio-renal protective agent
• Treatment escalation for dual-burden patients: Treatment effects are BP-driven; no differential intensification for patients with both cardiac and renal complications

Treatment for Dual-Burden Patients

The BIM's treatment model is driven by market uptake assumptions rather than individual clinical decisions:

• IXA-001 benefit is applied uniformly within each subgroup — all CKD patients receive the same relative risk reduction regardless of concurrent cardiac status
• Cost offsets are additive: Avoided cardiac events and avoided renal events are summed independently
• No treatment switching based on dual burden: Displacement from spironolactone to IXA-001 follows the same uptake curve for all subgroups
• Subgroup modifiers are the primary mechanism for capturing higher value in dual-burden populations (e.g., PA patients with CKD have both sets of multipliers reflected in the PA subgroup rates)

For detailed individual-level dual-pathway modelling, see the Companion Microsimulation Model.

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Input Parameters

1. Population Inputs

These parameters define the patient cascade from total plan membership to eligible patients.

Parameter	Default (US)	Description	Impact on Model
total_population	1,000,000	Total plan membership (lives)	Directly scales all patient counts and costs
adult_proportion	78%	Proportion aged 18+	Filters to adult population
hypertension_prevalence	30%	HTN prevalence in adults	Key driver of eligible population
resistant_htn_proportion	12%	% of HTN that is resistant	Critical epidemiology parameter
uncontrolled_proportion	50%	% of resistant HTN uncontrolled	Defines treatment-eligible subset
treatment_seeking_rate	80%	% seeking active treatment	Final filter for eligible patients

Patient Cascade Calculation:

Eligible = Population × Adult% × HTN% × Resistant% × Uncontrolled% × Treatment-Seeking%
Example: 1,000,000 × 0.78 × 0.30 × 0.12 × 0.50 × 0.80 = 11,232 patients

2. Market Inputs

These parameters define the baseline treatment landscape and IXA-001 uptake dynamics.

Baseline Market Shares (Current World - No IXA-001)

Treatment	Default	Description
baseline_spironolactone	60%	Patients on spironolactone as 4th-line
baseline_other_mra	15%	Patients on eplerenone or other MRA
baseline_no_4th_line	25%	Patients with no 4th-line therapy

Note: These must sum to 100%.

IXA-001 Uptake Scenarios

Scenario	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5
Conservative	5%	10%	15%	18%	20%
Moderate	10%	20%	30%	35%	40%
Optimistic	15%	30%	45%	50%	55%

Displacement Assumptions

When patients switch to IXA-001, they come from:

Source	Default	Description
displacement_from_spironolactone	70%	Switching from spironolactone
displacement_from_other_mra	20%	Switching from other MRAs
displacement_from_untreated	10%	Previously untreated (new starts)

Note: These must sum to 100%.

3. Cost Inputs (Annual, Per Patient)

Drug Costs

Parameter	US Default	UK Default	Description
ixa_001_annual	$6,000	£2,400	IXA-001 annual drug cost
spironolactone_annual	$180	£72	Generic spironolactone
other_mra_annual	$1,800	£720	Eplerenone (branded)
no_treatment_annual	$0	£0	No 4th-line drug cost

Monitoring Costs

Parameter	US Default	UK Default	Description
monitoring_ixa_001	$180	£72	Less frequent K+ monitoring
monitoring_spironolactone	$240	£96	Quarterly K+ checks required
monitoring_other_mra	$240	£96	Similar to spironolactone
monitoring_no_treatment	$120	£48	Basic BP monitoring only

Other Costs

Parameter	US Default	UK Default	Description
office_visits_annual	$300	£120	Routine office visits
ae_management_ixa_001	$100	£40	Lower AE burden
ae_management_spironolactone	$300	£120	Hyperkalemia, gynecomastia
ae_management_other_mra	$200	£80	Moderate AE burden

Avoided Event Offsets (from CEA Model)

Parameter	US Default	Description
avoided_events_ixa_001_annual	$1,200	CV event cost savings per patient
avoided_events_spironolactone_annual	$800	Baseline comparator savings
avoided_events_other_mra_annual	$600	Other MRA savings

4. Analysis Settings

Parameter	Default	Options	Description
time_horizon_years	5	1-5	Analysis period
selected_scenario	Moderate	Conservative, Moderate, Optimistic	Uptake scenario
include_event_offsets	Yes	Yes/No	Include avoided CV events

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Modifying Inputs

Method 1: Web Interface

Use the Streamlit web interface to modify inputs interactively via sliders and input fields.

Method 2: Python Code

Create a custom script:

from src.bim import BIMInputs, BIMCalculator, ExcelGenerator, UptakeScenario

# Create inputs with country defaults
inputs = BIMInputs.for_country("US")

# Modify population parameters
inputs.population.total_population = 2_000_000
inputs.population.resistant_htn_proportion = 0.15  # 15% instead of 12%

# Modify market assumptions
inputs.market.baseline_spironolactone = 0.70  # 70% on spiro

# Modify costs
inputs.costs.ixa_001_annual = 5_000  # Lower price point

# Modify uptake curves (custom scenario)
inputs.market.uptake_curves[UptakeScenario.MODERATE] = [0.08, 0.15, 0.25, 0.30, 0.35]

# Run calculation
calculator = BIMCalculator(inputs)
results = calculator.calculate(scenario=UptakeScenario.MODERATE)

# Generate Excel
generator = ExcelGenerator(inputs, results)
generator.generate("Custom_BIM_Output.xlsx")

What Happens When You Change Inputs

Input Changed	Effect on Model
Population size	All patient counts and total costs scale proportionally
HTN prevalence	Eligible patients change; budget impact scales accordingly
Resistant HTN %	Major driver; small changes have large impact on eligible population
IXA-001 price	Directly affects incremental cost per patient and total budget impact
Uptake scenario	Changes trajectory of budget impact (faster uptake = higher early costs)
Displacement assumptions	Affects which treatments IXA-001 replaces (cost differential varies)
Avoided events	If disabled, removes cost offsets; increases net budget impact

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Output Description

Excel Output Sheets

Sheet	Description	Use Case
Cover	Model overview, key results, quick start guide	Executive summary
Input Dashboard	All modifiable inputs in one place	Parameter review
Population	Patient cascade breakdown with percentages	Epidemiology discussion
Market Dynamics	Baseline shares, uptake curves, chart	Market assumptions
Costs	Per-patient cost breakdown by treatment	Cost justification
Results Dashboard	Key metrics, year-by-year table, charts	Main presentation slide
Scenario Comparison	Side-by-side Conservative/Moderate/Optimistic	Risk assessment
Sensitivity	Price and prevalence sensitivity tables	Uncertainty analysis
Documentation	Data sources, assumptions, limitations	Technical appendix

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Multi-Country Support

The model supports 6 markets with pre-configured defaults:

Country	Code	Currency	Cost Multiplier	HTN Prevalence
United States	US	USD ($)	1.00	30%
United Kingdom	UK	GBP (£)	0.40	28%
Germany	DE	EUR (€)	0.50	32%
France	FR	EUR (€)	0.45	30%
Italy	IT	EUR (€)	0.42	33%
Spain	ES	EUR (€)	0.38	33%

Note: Cost multipliers are applied to US base costs. Epidemiology parameters are country-specific based on published literature.

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Technical Details

Calculation Methodology

1. Eligible Population: Cascade calculation from plan size through epidemiology filters

2. Market Share Projection: For each year, IXA-001 uptake displaces existing treatments according to displacement assumptions

3. Cost Calculation:

   Annual Budget Impact =
       Σ(Patients_treatment × Cost_treatment) [New World]
     - Σ(Patients_treatment × Cost_treatment) [Current World]
   

4. PMPM Calculation:

   PMPM = Annual Budget Impact / Total Population / 12 months
   

Key Assumptions

• Population remains stable over the analysis period
• Treatment costs are applied for full year per patient
• No discounting applied (standard BIM practice)
• Avoided CV events are calculated from linked CEA model
• Treatment adherence and discontinuation not explicitly modeled

Data Sources

Category	Source
Epidemiology	NHANES, ESC Guidelines, Carey et al. Circulation 2018
Drug Costs	RED BOOK/WAC (US), BNF/MIMS (UK/EU)
Medical Costs	CMS Fee Schedule (US), NHS Reference Costs (UK)
Market Shares	IQVIA, Symphony Health
CV Event Rates	Linked IXA-001 Cost-Effectiveness Model

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File Structure

hypertension_bim/
├── README.md                    # This file
├── requirements.txt             # Python dependencies
├── Dockerfile                   # Docker container configuration
├── docker-compose.yml           # Docker Compose configuration
├── .dockerignore                # Docker build exclusions
├── .gitignore                   # Git exclusions
├── streamlit_app.py             # Web interface application
└── src/
    ├── __init__.py
    └── bim/
        ├── __init__.py          # Package exports
        ├── inputs.py            # Data classes (base + enhanced)
        ├── calculator.py        # Calculation engine (base + enhanced)
        ├── excel_generator.py   # Standard Excel generator
        └── excel_enhanced.py    # Enhanced Excel generator (13 sheets)

Key Classes

Class	File	Description
BIMInputs	inputs.py	Base input parameters
ExtendedBIMInputs	inputs.py	Enhanced inputs with events, subgroups
BIMCalculator	calculator.py	Standard 5-year calculation
EnhancedBIMCalculator	calculator.py	Full analysis with PSA, tornado, subgroups
ExcelGenerator	excel_generator.py	Standard Excel output
EnhancedExcelGenerator	excel_enhanced.py	13-sheet comprehensive report

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Usage Examples

See Modifying Inputs for Python code examples, or use the web interface for interactive analysis.

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Companion Model: Cost-Effectiveness

This BIM has a companion Individual-Level State-Transition Microsimulation located at /hypertension_microsim/ for detailed cost-effectiveness analysis. The BIM uses avoided event costs derived from the Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA) Model.

How Avoided Events Are Calculated

From the CEA microsimulation results:

Treatment	CV Events Avoided (vs. no treatment)	Annual Cost Offset
IXA-001	~37 fewer strokes per 1000	$1,200/patient/year
Spironolactone	~18 fewer strokes per 1000	$800/patient/year
Other MRA	~12 fewer strokes per 1000	$600/patient/year

Updating Avoided Event Values

If the CEA model is re-run with updated parameters:

# Update avoided event costs based on new CEA results
inputs.costs.avoided_events_ixa_001_annual = 1500  # New value
inputs.costs.avoided_events_spironolactone_annual = 900

Model Comparison

Aspect	BIM (This Model)	Microsimulation
Purpose	Payer budget planning, formulary decisions	Detailed clinical outcomes, HTA submissions
Audience	Budget holders, formulary committees	HTA bodies, clinical researchers
Model Type	Cohort-based budget impact	Individual-level state-transition
Time Resolution	Annual aggregations	Monthly cycles
Risk Stratification	Age, CKD stage, prior CV, diabetes	GCUA, EOCRI, KDIGO, Framingham phenotypes

Why Different Risk Stratification Systems?

The microsimulation uses sophisticated phenotype systems (GCUA, EOCRI, KDIGO, Framingham) based on clinical biomarkers. This BIM uses simpler demographic subgroups that payers can stratify by from claims data.

Risk Modifier Alignment:

Both models identify high-risk patients as having ~2× the baseline event risk:

High-Risk Group	Stroke Modifier	MI Modifier	Death Modifier
BIM: Age 75+	1.8×	1.5×	2.5×
BIM: CKD Stage 4	1.8×	1.8×	2.5×
Microsim: GCUA IV	2.0×	1.8×	2.5×
Microsim: KDIGO Very High	1.5×	1.4×	2.0×

Event Rate Concordance Verification

The BIM's clinical event rates (per 1,000 patient-years) are calibrated against the microsimulation's PREVENT-based calculations for the resistant HTN population:

Event	BIM: IXA-001	BIM: No Treatment	Microsim Range	Status
Stroke	8	18	5-15 (base) × 1.0-2.0 (phenotype)	✓ Concordant
MI	6	14	4-12 (base) × 1.0-1.8 (phenotype)	✓ Concordant
HF	15	35	8-20 (base) × 1.0-2.2 (phenotype)	✓ Concordant
CKD Progression	20	40	15-30 (base) × 1.0-2.0 (phenotype)	✓ Concordant
ESRD	3	8	2-6 (base) × 1.0-2.0 (phenotype)	✓ Concordant
CV Death	4	10	3-8 (base) × 1.0-2.5 (phenotype)	✓ Concordant

Concordance Notes:

1. BIM rates target a high-risk resistant HTN population (uncontrolled, often with comorbidities)
2. Microsimulation PREVENT equations calculate base rates, then apply phenotype modifiers (0.7-2.5×)
3. BIM's "no treatment" rates (~2× IXA-001 rates) align with microsim high-risk phenotypes (GCUA-IV, KDIGO Very High)
4. BIM's IXA-001 rates reflect treatment benefit (BP reduction → ~50% event reduction per PREVENT RR)
5. Treatment effect sizes (IXA-001 vs. no treatment) are consistent between models

Verification Results (Feb 2026):

Microsim PREVENT base rates (avg resistant HTN): MI=13.7, Stroke=11.4, HF=11.4 per 1,000
  With GCUA-IV modifier (high-risk):             MI=24.6, Stroke=22.8, HF=25.0 per 1,000
  With Low-risk modifier:                        MI=12.3, Stroke=10.2, HF=10.2 per 1,000

BIM fixed rates:
  IXA-001 (treated):                             MI=6,    Stroke=8,    HF=15 per 1,000
  No Treatment (uncontrolled):                   MI=14,   Stroke=18,   HF=35 per 1,000

Status: ✓ CONCORDANT - BIM ranges encompass microsim phenotype-adjusted outcomes

Data Flow Between Models

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                     MICROSIMULATION (CEA)                        │
│  • PREVENT equations calculate individual patient risk           │
│  • Phenotype modifiers (GCUA/EOCRI/KDIGO) adjust probabilities   │
│  • Exports: Event rates, cost offsets, avoided events            │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                              │
                              │ Informs: Event rates, cost offsets
                              ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                     BUDGET IMPACT MODEL (This)                   │
│  • Uses fixed event rates calibrated to microsim population      │
│  • Simplified subgroups (Age, CKD, Diabetes, Prior CV)           │
│  • Calculates aggregate budget impact for payer discussions      │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

When to Use Each Model

Question	Use Model
"What will IXA-001 cost my health plan?"	BIM
"What's the Year 3 budget impact at 30% uptake?"	BIM
"What price makes IXA-001 budget-neutral?"	BIM
"What is the ICER for IXA-001?"	Microsimulation
"Is IXA-001 cost-effective in KDIGO Very High patients?"	Microsimulation
"How do phenotype modifiers affect ESRD progression?"	Microsimulation

Keeping Models in Sync

When updating either model, ensure consistency:

1. If microsimulation event rates change significantly: Update BIM's ClinicalEventRates in src/bim/inputs.py
2. If CEA results change: Update avoided_events_*_annual cost offsets in BIM
3. If subgroup definitions change: Review BIM's SubgroupDefinitions risk multipliers for alignment

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Documentation

Complete HTA documentation suite available in docs/:

Document	Description
Technical Documentation	Master technical guide
Population & Epidemiology	Population cascade, prevalence
Market Dynamics	Uptake curves, displacement
Cost Inputs	Drug/event/monitoring costs
Clinical Events	Event rates, RRRs, offsets
Treatment Persistence	Weibull adherence curves
Subgroup Analysis	PA, CKD, age, diabetes
Sensitivity Analysis	DSA, PSA, scenarios

All reports are ISPOR BIA compliant (10/10 items).

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Support

For questions about this model, contact:

Atlantis Pharmaceuticals - HEOR Team

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References

1. Carey RM, et al. Resistant Hypertension: Detection, Evaluation, and Management. Hypertension. 2018;72(5):e53-e90. [Epidemiology]

2. Douma S, et al. Prevalence of primary aldosteronism in resistant hypertension. Ann Intern Med. 2008;148(10):727-735. [PA prevalence]

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Version History

Version	Date	Changes
1.0	Feb 2026	Initial release with full BIM, enhanced Excel, PSA, subgroups, multi-country support

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Version: 1.0
Last Updated: February 2026
Compliance: ISPOR BIA Guidelines (10/10 items)