An analysis of medical imaging costs in military treatment facilities
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Authors
Lewis, David M.
Westcott, Jeremy H.
Subjects
Imaging costs
Medicare Part B
Medicare provider utilization and payment data
Civilian vs. Military cost differences
Imaging cost trends
Enhanced Multi-Service Markets (eMSM)
total beneficiaries by age group
beneficiaries by race
cost variation among military services
Medicare Part B
Medicare provider utilization and payment data
Civilian vs. Military cost differences
Imaging cost trends
Enhanced Multi-Service Markets (eMSM)
total beneficiaries by age group
beneficiaries by race
cost variation among military services
Advisors
Eger, Robert
Pizzini, Wilhemina
Date of Issue
2014-09
Date
Sep-14
Publisher
Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
This joint applied project examines costs of medical imaging within Continental United States military treatment facilities to determine cost effectiveness when compared to civilian facilities and determine whether there are differences among regions of the United States and whether there are differences among the branches of service. Historical data utilized to conduct analysis were collected from the Military Health System Management Analysis and Reporting Tool (M2), the Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support system (DMLSS), the CHAMPUS National Pricing System (CMAC), and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services website (CMS.gov). Our conclusions regarding overall cost of radiology services at military facilities is hampered by the use of average cost per test as a basis for analysis. However, greater consolidation of radiologic imaging assets and increased volume at military facilities can do nothing but improve the cost effectiveness of insourcing this function.
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Business & Public Policy (GSBPP)
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