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Multiphasic health testing in the clinic setting.

J LaDou

    California Medicine
    |July 1, 1971
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Automated multiphasic health testing (AMHT) is economically viable in low-volume settings, even for small physician groups. This technology enables cost-effective health assessments and administrative automation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Informatics
    • Medical Technology Assessment
    • Clinical Automation

    Background:

    • High-volume automated multiphasic health testing (AMHT) programs, like the Kaiser model, demonstrate significant efficiency.
    • Previous economic models for AMHT were primarily based on large-scale operations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the economic feasibility of AMHT in low-volume clinical settings.
    • To determine the requirements for justifying dedicated computer systems for AMHT in smaller practices.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of AMHT unit operations at daily volumes of 20 patients across three distinct clinical environments.
    • Evaluation of cost-effectiveness compared to established high-volume centers.
    • Consideration of the role of general-purpose digital minicomputers in enabling AMHT.

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    Main Results:

    • AMHT units operating at 20 patients/day demonstrated economic viability comparable to high-volume centers.
    • A group of six or more physicians generating 20 daily laboratory appraisals can justify a dedicated AMHT facility.
    • The system can perform analyses like electrocardiography, generate reports, and interface with larger medical computer systems.

    Conclusions:

    • Automated multiphasic health testing is economically achievable for smaller medical groups, enhancing diagnostic and administrative capabilities.
    • Physician-centered implementation is key to leveraging AMHT benefits effectively.
    • Dedicated computer systems for low-volume AMHT offer a pathway to automating administrative and diagnostic tasks, including patient billing and computer-aided diagnosis.