Abstract
Published guidelines on the conduct of economic evaluations provide little guidance regarding the use and potential bias of the different costing methods. Using microcosting and two gross-costing methods, we (1) compared the cost estimates within and across subjects, and (2) determined the impact on the results of an economic evaluation. Microcosting estimates were obtained from the local health region and gross-costing estimates were obtained from two government bodies (one provincial and one national). Total inpatient costs were described for each method. Using an economic evaluation of sirolimus-eluting stents, we compared the incremental cost–utility ratios that resulted from applying each method.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 377-388 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Health Economics |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2009 |
Keywords
- costing methods
- cardiac care
- health economics