Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
A cost analysis of a tele-oncology practice in the United States. |
| Authors: |
Doolittle GC (AUTHOR), Williams AR (AUTHOR), Spaulding A (AUTHOR), Spaulding RJ (AUTHOR), Cook DJ (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Journal of Telemedicine & Telecare. Oct2004 Supplement 1, Vol. 10, pS1:27-9. 1p. |
| Abstract: |
Oncology services have been provided by telemedicine from the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) for almost 10 years. We have analysed the costs associated with providing tele-oncology clinics to a rural Kansas town for two fiscal years, 1995 and 2000. The aim was to compare recent tele-oncology costs with those of the first year of tele-oncology practice. A study conducted in 1995 showed that the average cost was $812 per telemedicine consultation. Data from fiscal year 2000 showed that the average cost was $410 per telemedicine consultation, a decrease of almost 50%. As the tele-oncology practice in Kansas continues to grow, it can be expected that the costs associated with providing tele-oncology services will continue to decline. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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