Single best practice to prevent DVT reduces hospital costs by more than $1.5 million annually
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 - 15:00
in Health & Medicine
Researchers report success in using a concept called "value-based analysis," which simultaneously measures quality and cost and addresses inefficiencies in care. The researchers applied a value-based analysis approach to implementing a single best practice for preventing deep vein thrombosis in surgical patients and were able to reduce hospital costs in excess of $1.5 million per year.