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A costing model for videoconferencing in Alberta.

Arto Ohinma1, Richard Scott

  • 1Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. arto.ohinmaa@ualberta.ca

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
|October 25, 2006
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A 2003 study analyzed Alberta

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Telemedicine
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • The Alberta Telehealth Network utilizes a provincial scheduling system for monitoring network usage.
  • Videoconferencing is integral to administrative, clinical, and educational activities within Alberta's healthcare system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and apply a province-wide costing model for videoconferencing activities.
  • To analyze the cost-effectiveness of telehealth services in Alberta.

Main Methods:

  • Data collected from 212 videoconferencing sites in 2003.
  • Analysis of 5,766 videoconferencing sessions and 21,596 network connections.
  • Calculation of costs for administrative, clinical, and educational videoconferencing.

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Main Results:

  • Total videoconferencing cost in Alberta was CA $5.74 million in 2003.
  • Educational sessions accounted for 52% of costs, administrative meetings 34%, and clinical consultations 14%.
  • Average cost per site ranged from $223.48 to $278.57, depending on the activity and site role (providing/receiving).

Conclusions:

  • The developed costing model provides crucial data for decision-making regarding telehealth services.
  • Findings support the development of a sustainable telehealth system in Alberta.
  • Understanding videoconferencing costs is essential for optimizing resource allocation in healthcare delivery.