Manuscripts reporting cost savings
| Year of publication | Study | Reported cost savings | Rationale for cost savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Meyer and Miers (10) | $USD 5038.91/patient | Decreased LOS |
| 2010 | Bohm et al. (29) | Same cost, with increased surgical volumes and decreased wait times | Eliminated need for fee-forservice surgical assist |
| 2014 | Collins et al. (14) | $USD 9111.50/patient | Decreased LOS |
| 2013 | Althausen et al. (15) | $USD 130/patient | Decreased patient time in ER, decreased OR setup time |
| 2013 | Skinner et al. (25) | £ 168 653 (annual staff costs) | Annual staffing costs including locums |
ER = emergency room; LOS = length of stay; OR = operating room.