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Developing radiology procedure cost standards.

R Helsper1, J G Cesari

  • 1Duke University Medical Center and Health System, Durham, NC, USA.

Radiology Management
|June 6, 1997
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This study introduces a method for calculating direct procedure costs in radiology departments by establishing labor and supply standards. This approach helps identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising patient care quality.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Radiology Operations

Background:

  • Healthcare costs are a major concern, especially with the shift from fee-for-service to managed care models.
  • Understanding the components of procedure costs is crucial for effective cost containment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement labor and supply standards for predicting direct procedure costs within a large academic radiology department.
  • To provide a framework for other institutions to determine their direct costs per radiology procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Development of variable labor standards (staff time per procedure).
  • Development of variable supply standards (consumable resources per procedure).
  • Establishment of fixed labor time standards for departmental operations.

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Main Results:

  • A consistent methodology was created to predict direct costs across all sections of the radiology department.
  • Standards were developed for variable labor, variable supply, and fixed labor time.
  • The process allows for the calculation of cost per procedure, excluding capital and indirect expenses.

Conclusions:

  • The developed standards enable accurate prediction of direct radiology procedure costs.
  • Identifying these costs is the first step toward implementing cost-reduction strategies.
  • The ultimate goal is to reduce costs while maintaining high-quality patient care.