The use and the cost of outpatient diagnostic procedures for cardiovascular diseases in Isfahan province: A utilization study

The use and the cost of outpatient diagnostic procedures for cardiovascular diseases in Isfahan province: A utilization study

BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are among the most important causes of premature death, disability, disease burden, and increasing the cost of healthcare worldwide. Having an overview of service utilization can help policymakers to plan more effective use of those services and to cut cost...

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Main Authors: Reza Rezayatmand, Ghasem Yadegarfar, Masoumeh Ghasemirad, Farzaneh Mohammadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Education and Health Promotion
Subjects:
cardiovascular diseases
cost
outpatient
utilization study key messages the use and the cost of outpatient diagnostic procedures for cvds are increasing drastically. since 2011
the use of and its related costs have increased about 7 and 31 times (about 12 times adjusted with ppp conversion factor)
respectively. besides cvd control programs
appropriate cost containment policies should be adopted.
Online Access:http://www.jehp.net/article.asp?issn=2277-9531;year=2022;volume=11;issue=1;spage=245;epage=245;aulast=Rezayatmand

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