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Table 4 Scenario-based sensitivity analysis

From: The evaluation of comprehensive medication management for chronic diseases in primary care clinics, a Texas delivery system reform incentive payment program

Potential Medical Service(s) Avoided

Number of Events

Estimated Cost per Event (2016 US dollars)

Total Savings

The highest savings scenario

 Clinic outpatient visit

68

$206

$14,008

 Specialty office visit

0

$264

$0

 Emergency room visit

4

$1021

$4084

 Hospital admission

62

$17,263

$1,070,306

 Reduce/Increase drug product

126

Varies and was calculated based on average wholesale price of the drugs

$18,028

Total

260

 

$1,106,426

The lowest savings scenario

 Clinic outpatient visit

131

$206

$26,986

 Specialty office visit

0

$264

$0

 Emergency room visit

3

$1021

$3063

 Hospital admission

0

$17,263

$0

 Reduce/Increase drug product

126

Varies and was calculated based on average wholesale price of the drugs

$18,028

Total

260

 

$48,077