Symptom Free Day Improvement for Underserved Children in the Breathmobile Program: Is it Worth the Cost?

Symptom free days were calculated and direct medical cost savings attributable to decreased Emergency Department (ED) visits and hospitalizations (post-program utilization vs. pre-year) were compared to direct annual costs of operating the program and estimated medication costs.

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2010-02, Vol.125 (2), p.AB185-AB185
Main Authors: Bollinger, M.E, Morphew, T, Mullins, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allergy and Immunology
Asthma
Cost control
Cost reduction
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Summary:Symptom free days were calculated and direct medical cost savings attributable to decreased Emergency Department (ED) visits and hospitalizations (post-program utilization vs. pre-year) were compared to direct annual costs of operating the program and estimated medication costs.
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2009.12.726