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Value in Acute Care Surgery, Part 1: Methods of Quantifying Cost. The journal of trauma and acute care surgery Martin, R. S., Lester, E., Ross, S. W., Davis, K. A., Tres Scherer, L. R., Minei, J. P., Staudenmayer, K. L., Members of the AAST Healthcare Economics Committee 2021

Abstract

ABSTRACT: With health care expenditures continuing to increase rapidly, the need to understand and provide value has become more important than ever. In order to determine the value of care, the ability to accurately measure cost is essential. The acute care surgeon leader is an integral part of driving improvement by engaging in value increasing discussions. Different approaches to quantifying cost exist depending on the purpose of the analysis and available resources. Cost analysis methods range from detailed microcosting and time-driven activity-based costing to less complex gross and expenditure-based approaches. An overview of these methods and a practical approach to costing based on the needs of the acute care surgeon leader is presented.Study TypeRegular Review.

View details for DOI 10.1097/TA.0000000000003419

View details for PubMedID 34570063