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PACS costs: modelling and simulation.

A R Bakker1, W J Stut, J P De Valk

  • 1BAZIS, Central Development and Support Group Hospital Information System, Leiden, The Netherlands.

Medical Informatics = Medecine Et Informatique
|October 1, 1988
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Implementing Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) requires careful cost assessment. This study presents a software package to evaluate PACS costs versus benefits, aiding informed decisions for radiology departments.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Health Economics
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) offer numerous advantages in radiology, but their implementation involves significant costs.
  • Decisions regarding PACS adoption must balance expected benefits against financial investments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development of a software package for comprehensive cost assessment of PACS implementation.
  • To provide a tool that aids in evaluating the financial viability of PACS by comparing costs and savings over time.

Main Methods:

  • Developing a PACS cost assessment software package incorporating workload analysis and simulation studies.
  • Utilizing data on configuration component costs, future cost trends, and resource savings with their respective trends.

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  • Integrating user requirements such as workstation numbers and screen resolution into the cost model.

    • Main Results:

    • The software estimates PACS configuration costs as a function of time.
    • It projects total expected savings across various resource categories.
    • The output includes a graph illustrating net annual costs relative to the timing of PACS introduction.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed software package provides a critical tool for radiology departments to assess the financial implications of PACS implementation.
    • A critique module within the package validates input data against expert opinions, enhancing reliability.
    • Informed financial planning through this tool can optimize PACS adoption strategies.