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KMID : 1155220170420010016
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Journal of the Korean Society of Health Information and Health Statistics
2017 Volume.42 No. 1 p.16 ~ p.26
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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Center Projects
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Kim Byung-Ho
Kam Sin
Bae Sang-Geun
Kim Keon-Yeop
Lee Won-Kee
Hong Nam-Soo
Park Hyeung-Keun
Lee Hey-Jean
Cho Eun-Jung
Chae Shung-Chull
Park Hun-Sik
Hwang Yang-Ha
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study was conducted to investigate economic feasibility of operating Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Centers using cost-benefit analysis.
Methods: The current study assessed cost and benefit data collected from nine hospitals which were designated as Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Cen ters between 2008 and 2010.
Results: The operation of Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Centers reduced mortality rate and length of stay due to acute myocardial infarction and stroke and also decreased disability occurred after stroke. The total calculated cost of operating nine Regional Cardiocerebro vascular Centers was 19.85-22.30 billion won and the minimum benefit calculated was 23.98 billion won. Applying the maximum cost and the minimum benefit, the net benefit was 1.68 billion won, which is estimated to 190 million won per Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Center.
Conclusions: The pres ent study revealed that the operation of Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Centers was economically beneficial. The benefit would be larger if intangible benefit such as the long-term effects to community hospitals and enhancement of quality of life of patients and their families are considered.
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KEYWORD
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Cost-benefit analysis, Regional Cardiwocerebrovascular Center
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