Objective To determine whether rate-based funding using resource intensity weights (RIWs)
adequately represents trauma case costs. Design A prospective time-in-motion resource …

Background There have been no comprehensive studies across an organized statewide
trauma system using a standardized method to determine cost. Study Design Trauma …

Background Trauma patients are resource intensive, requiring a variety of medical and
procedural interventions during hospitalization. These expenses often label trauma care as …

BACKGROUND: The viability of trauma care as a surgical subspecialty is continually
challenged by economic pressures related to reimbursement and opportunity costs …

BACKGROUND In 2000, more than 50 million Americans were treated in hospitals following
injury, with costs estimated at $80 billion, yet no performance indicator based on costs has …

Objectives In an era of diminishing reimbursement, efficient resource utilization is
paramount. The effects of three parallel factors were tracked:(a) coordinated physician …

Abstract The National Study on the Costs and Outcomes of Trauma Care (NSCOT) was
designed to address the need for better information on the value of trauma center care. It is a …

Background Variations in adjusted costs have been observed among trauma centres in the
United States but patient outcomes were not better in centres with higher costs. Attempts to …

Background A Level I trauma center must provide immediate availability general (trauma)
surgical expertise. In the current practice few patients require a general surgical procedure …

BACKGROUND: Controlling inpatient costs is increasingly important. Identifying
proportionately larger cost categories may help focus cost control efforts. The purpose of this …