Cost-benefit study of different application scenarios in teleradiology

Autor:	D. Heckermann, W. Hundt, V. Wetekam, M. F. Reiser
Rok vydání:	1997
Předmět:	Telemedicine Workflow Cost–benefit analysis Risk analysis (engineering) business.industry Quantitative Evaluations Medicine Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging Teleradiology Investment (macroeconomics) business Net present value Reimbursement
Zdroj:	Der Radiologe. 37:285-293
ISSN:	1432-2102 0033-832X
DOI:	10.1007/s001170050213
Popis:	With the increasing number of users and technical improvements, there are several application scenarios of teleradiology. To perform a cost-benefit analysis, an approach is presented, which focuses on both monetary and qualitative aspects. Process-related, qualitative and quantitative evaluations are described. The prestudy compares the radiological workflow before and after the introduction of a teleradiology system. A scoring model is part of the qualitative evaluation. The quantitative study focuses on costs and savings. Amortisation and a net present value of savings versus costs can be derived using dynamic investment methods. Savings can be achieved after a short time under ideal conditions, but there is no guarantee for a reimbursement for all systems.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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