A scenario based approach to optimizing cost-effectiveness of physician-staffed Helicopter Emergency Medical Services compared to ground-based Emergency Medical Services in Finland

A scenario based approach to optimizing cost-effectiveness of physician-staffed Helicopter Emergency Medical Services compared to ground-based Emergency Medical Services in Finland

Abstract Objectives Since Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) is an expensive resource in terms of unit price compared to ground-based Emergency Medical Service (EMS), it is important to further investigate which methods would allow for the optimization of these services. The aim of this st...

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Main Authors: Axel Ackermann, Jukka Pappinen, Jouni Nurmi, Hilla Nordquist, Anssi Saviluoto, Santtu Mannila, Simo Mäkelä, Paulus Torkki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-07-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Helicopter Emergency Medical Services
Air ambulances
Cost-effectiveness
ICER
Prehospital care
Optimization
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13049-024-01231-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13049-024-01231-z

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