Table 4 Variable costs for the tele-ENT service
From: A cost minimisation analysis of a telepaediatric otolaryngology service
Variable costs | Rate | Clinic duration | Number of clinics | Annual costs ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Paediatrician's salary | $150/hour | 2 hours | 9 | 2700 |
Air travel | $300/trip | 1 return trip | 9 | 2700 |
Technician ($30 × 8 hr) | $240/day | 8 hours | 9 | 2160 |
ISDN line charges | $110/hour | 2 hours | 9 | 1980 |
Total variable cost | Â | Â | Â | 9540 |