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Association Between Energy Prices and US Hospital Patient Outcomes.

Lawrence H Brown1, Taha Chaiechi1, Petra G Buettner1

  • 1From the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School at the University of Texas-Austin, Austin, Texas, Discipline of Economics, School of Business, James Cook University, Cairns, Australia, Tropical Health Solutions Pty Ltd, Idalia, Australia, and the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Southern Medical Journal
|April 5, 2017
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Rising energy prices, particularly coal, are linked to increased hospital patient mortality and readmissions for heart failure and pneumonia. These findings highlight the need for energy conservation and supportive policies in healthcare settings.

Area of Science:

  • Health Economics
  • Public Health Policy
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Healthcare systems are sensitive to external economic factors.
  • Energy price fluctuations can impact operational costs and patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between fluctuating energy prices and US hospital patient outcomes.
  • To analyze the impact of energy costs on mortality and readmission rates.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized generalized estimating equations to analyze data from 2008-2014.
  • Examined relationships between state-level energy prices (distillate fuel, electricity, natural gas) and US coal prices.
  • Assessed 30-day mortality and readmission rates for acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, and pneumonia.

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Main Results:

  • Significant positive associations found between coal price changes and heart failure mortality.
  • Coal price increases correlated with higher pneumonia mortality rates.
  • Coal, natural gas, and electricity price changes showed positive associations with heart failure readmission rates.

Conclusions:

  • Energy price volatility is demonstrably linked to changes in hospital patient mortality and readmission rates.
  • Recommendations include implementing patient-support initiatives, energy conservation programs, and strategic reimbursement policies.
  • Healthcare leaders should address the impact of energy prices on patient care and operational efficiency.