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Cost and cost-effectiveness studies in urologic oncology using large administrative databases
Ye Wang1, Matthew Mossanen2, Steven L Chang3
1Center for Surgery and Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
Urologic Oncology
|March 4, 2018
Summary
Cost-effectiveness analyses (CEAs) are crucial for managing expensive urologic cancers. Reviewing these analyses using large databases can help optimize cancer care value and control costs.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Health Economics
Background:
- Urologic cancers represent a significant burden due to high treatment costs in the US.
- Rising costs necessitate efficient and valuable management strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the application of cost-effectiveness analyses (CEAs) in urologic oncology.
- To evaluate the value of different cancer management strategies using large databases.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- Focused on CEAs and cost analyses in urologic oncology utilizing large databases.
Main Results:
- Opportunities exist within urologic oncology to reduce costs while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Integrating novel treatments requires careful consideration of economic impact on patients and healthcare systems.
Conclusions:
- Appreciating the value of competing strategies is vital for cost containment in patient care.
- CEAs and large databases can effectively assess the merit of established and emerging urologic cancer management strategies.
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