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pbrn.ahrq.gov/data/infographics/gender-ED-visits.html
April 01, 2021 - Visualizations
Data Tools
Data Innovations
All-Payer Claims Databases
Healthcare Cost … Visits
Gender and Emergency Department Visits (PDF, 1.0 MB)
Source: AHRQ, Healthcare Cost … and Utilization Project Statistical Brief #268: Costs of Emergency Department Visits in the United
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/organization/nac/nac-amd1993.html
April 01, 2014 - Council shall provide second level review of all grant applications exceeding $250,000 in total direct costs … in addition, may provide second level review of grant applications in excess of $50,000 total direct costs
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201801.html
April 01, 2018 - The reduction in patient falls resulted in an estimated $238,000 savings in medical costs. … AHRQ Product(s):
Preventing Falls in Hospitals Toolkit
Topic(s):
Healthcare Costs
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/heart-health/cholesterol/statins.html
September 01, 2018 - current recommendations for the use of statins in lowering cholesterol and reducing CVD risk, as well as costs
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/ptsafetyuptp.html
July 01, 2023 - Are there any data about costs?
Are there data about the effect of context on effectiveness? … evidence for effectiveness, evidence on potential for harmful unintended consequences, estimate of costs
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/data/infographics/mental-subabuse-ed-visits.html
October 01, 2020 - Visualizations
Data Tools
Data Innovations
All-Payer Claims Databases
Healthcare Cost … Department Visits for Mental and Substance Use Disorders in 2017 (PDF, 1 MB)
Source: Healthcare Cost … and Utilization Project Statistical Brief #257, Costs of Emergency Department Visits for Mental and
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/6-strategies-for-improving/health-promotion-education/strategy6r-reminder-systems.html
March 01, 2020 - opportunities for other patients, disrupt the patient-provider relationship, and add to health care costs … patients come for their allotted appointments, the practice can increase its visit capacity and reduce its costs … improve immunization rates for hard to reach populations, such as inner-city minority children. 5
The Costs … of Patient Reminder Systems
Barriers to implementation include cost and lack of information about … Costs for immunization reminder programs vary widely; for example, the cost per additional child vaccinated
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/resources/comparative-reports/health-plans.html
December 01, 2022 - general information on each plan, as well as information on benefits, premiums and other out-of-pocket costs … , drug costs and coverage, and medication therapy management programs for plans that offer Medicare prescription … guidance for State employees and retirees choosing a health plan in Wisconsin, including a breakdown of costs
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/policymakers/hrqa99a.html
October 01, 2014 - including preventive measures and long-term care; (C) existing and innovative technologies; (D) the costs … appropriateness and value of health care services; (2) quality measurement and improvement; (3) the outcomes, cost … , cost-effectiveness, and use of health care services and access to such services; (4) clinical practice … practice-oriented research; (5) health care technologies, facilities, and equipment; (6) health care costs … ) MULTIDISCIPLINARY CENTERS- The Director may provide financial assistance to assist in meeting the costs
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/plan/environment.html
June 01, 2016 - Costs and Benefits of Public Reporting
Whether you are reporting on quality voluntarily (e.g., as a … ) or because you are mandated to (e.g., by State legislation), it is useful to assess the potential costs … implications:
Can you predict expenses with some confidence, or will it be hard to anticipate future costs
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/202202.html
February 01, 2022 - The reduction not only prevented patient harm, it also saved an estimated $385,000 in healthcare costs … Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI),
Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs),
Healthcare Costs
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/topics/central-line-associated-bloodstream-infections-clabsi.html
healthcare-associated infection (HAI), and is associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and costs … reduce CLABSI to studies showing safety programs leading to marked reduction in CLABSI and related cost
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/nhguide/about/index.html
March 01, 2023 - When examining the cost of antibiotic medications alone, one study showed that antibiotic stewardship … on antibiotics per resident over the study period and, when taking into consideration the potential costs … of treating adverse health events, the cost savings was $1,098 per resident. 2
Why Is Antimicrobial … The result is increased resident mortality, hospitalizations, and costs.
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/hai/pfp/2014-final.html
January 01, 2018 - the hospital as a result of the reduction in HACs and that approximately $19.9 billion in health care costs … Results
The methods for this 2014 update on the rates and counts of HACs and associated costs and deaths … As a result of this variation, costs associated and deaths averted by HAC type, as shown in Exhibits … Similarly, we estimate an associated reduction of $19.9 billion in health care costs from 2011 to 2014 … estimates established for the costs and deaths associated with HACs in 2011 have not been modified.
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/tools/burnout-in-primary-care.html
March 01, 2023 - reduce quality of care, leading to lower patient satisfaction and patient safety as well as higher costs
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/data/infographics/most-expensive-conditions.html
August 01, 2018 - Visualizations
Data Tools
Data Innovations
All-Payer Claims Databases
Healthcare Cost … Hospitals (PDF, 391 KB)
Source: HCUP Statistical Brief #160: National Inpatient Hospital Costs:
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/c2_combo_prioritizationworksheetexample.pdf
June 29, 2016 - cost
to investigate/
implement new
process is less
than annual cost
of event
Anticipated costs … cost
to investigate/
implement new
process is less
than annual cost
of event
Anticipated costs … cost
to investigate/
implement new
process is less
than annual cost
of event
Anticipated costs … cost
to investigate/
implement new
process is less
than annual cost
of event
Anticipated costs … cost
to investigate/
implement new
process is less
than annual cost
of event
Anticipated costs
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/pressure_ulcer_prevention/module1/module1_pu-whychange.docx
July 12, 2017 - The estimated cost of individual patient care for Stage 3 and above pressure injuries ranges from $21,000 … Often the most compelling case is the business case due to hospital costs. … The estimated costs grabbed the attention of hospital leadership. … Putting the cost along with the HAPI measure makes the cost implications more concrete. … Other benefits included optimal patient care and avoiding the cost of treating Stage 3 or 4 injuries.
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/about-cahps/research/survey-administration-literature-review.pdf
October 01, 2017 - respondents does not
substantially increase costs, assuming invitations are e-
mailed. … This is a lower-cost alternative
to traditional live interviewer-administered phone surveys. … • In-person distribution can cost
more than mail surveys if outside
staff is hired. … Notably, this approach also cost
36% more than using mailed surveys (and 8% more in cost per returned … survey), refuting a prevalent
belief that in-person distribution is a lower-cost option.
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/ta/topicrefinement/lbpinject-topicref.pdf
March 03, 2014 - ; this makes the total costs associated
with low back pain substantially higher than the direct health … care costs.6
The prognosis of acute low back pain (an episode lasting less than 4 weeks) is generally … disability often remain relatively constant.8 Such patients account for the bulk
of the burdens and costs … Lost
productive time and cost due to common pain
conditions in the US workforce. … Back pain in
primary care: predictors of high health-care
costs. Pain. 1996;65(2-3):197-204.