Fundamentals of Economics in Healthcare
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Which of the following is NOT a key element in economic studies?

  • Choosing between alternatives
  • Maximizing outcomes (correct)
  • Decision making within limited budgets
  • Assessment of costs and consequences

    • What does cost-effectiveness primarily examine?

  • Total economic burden of disease
  • Cost and profits measured in monetary terms
  • Quality of life adjustments in monetary terms
  • Outcomes measured in natural units (correct)

    • What does a cost utility analysis measure?

  • Cash flow from healthcare programs
  • Total expenses of healthcare services
  • Outcome in Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) (correct)
  • Financial savings from reduced medical costs

    • Which type of cost is associated with loss of productivity?

    <p>Indirect Cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used in cost of illness studies to calculate the lifetime cost of new cases?

    <p>Incidence-based method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cost minimization assume about outcomes?

    <p>Outcomes are equivalent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an indirect cost?

    <p>Loss of job productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of outcome focuses on the availability of healthcare providers?

    <p>Structure Outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following perspectives in economic analysis focuses on out-of-pocket costs and lost wages?

    <p>Patient Perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which accounting principle emphasizes that price does not always reflect cost?

    <p>Cost consideration principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Cost Minimization Analysis?

    <p>To identify the least costly alternative with equivalent outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT part of the ECHO model in outcome assessment?

    <p>Societal outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which types of outcomes focus primarily on patient safety and treatment efficacy?

    <p>Clinical Outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Cost Effectiveness Analysis, what natural units are usually measured?

    <p>Years of life saved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major limitation of Cost Minimization Analysis?

    <p>It requires strict equivalence of outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly defines efficiency within the context of economic outcomes?

    <p>Lowest cost per unit of output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the utility scale range from?

    <p>0 (death) to 1 (perfect health)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which utility measurement method is considered the GOLD STANDARD?

    <p>Standard Gamble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limitation does the Rating Scale method have?

    <p>It does not incorporate a time element.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Time Trade-Off method, which scenario exemplifies the decision-making process?

    <p>Deciding between 40 years with diabetes and 30 years of perfect health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is Quality of Life (QOL) information most useful?

    <p>When comparing treatments with different side effect profiles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenges associated with Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA)?

    <p>Placing monetary value on human life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical requirement for conducting a Cost Benefit Analysis?

    <p>A precise definition of objectives and result criteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an alternative option in program consideration for CBA?

    <p>Implementing a sweeping legislative reform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates that an intervention is cost-effective in terms of net monetary benefit?

    <p>NMB &gt; 0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment option provided the highest number of symptom-free days for adult asthma patients?

    <p>ICS + Drug A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the limitations of cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA)?

    <p>It requires sensitivity analysis for variations/errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cost-utility analysis, what is emphasized over disease metrics?

    <p>Patient experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is categorized as a morbidity indicator?

    <p>Discomfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary advantage of cost-utility analysis?

    <p>It allows comparison of health outcomes without monetary valuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by a positive regression coefficient in the net benefit regression framework?

    <p>Treatment is cost-effective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of measuring health benefits based on economic productivity?

    <p>It provides easy calculation of productivity loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge is commonly faced when determining utility or preference weight values in cost-utility analysis?

    <p>They often have a subjective nature and lack consensus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a disadvantage of using economic productivity for measuring health benefits?

    <p>It misses out on potential quality of life impacts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is utilized to calculate Net Benefit in a cost-benefit analysis?

    <p>Total benefits minus total costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation would the Benefit-to-Cost Ratio be considered beneficial?

    <p>When the ratio exceeds 1.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a method used in the willingness to pay approach?

    <p>Open ended financial surveys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential issue with the hypothetical nature of responses in willingness to pay methods?

    <p>It can lead to inflated valuations of benefits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) used for in a cost-benefit analysis?

    <p>To compare the present value of benefits to costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Benefit-to-Cost Ratio determined?

    <p>Dividing total benefits by total costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario classifies a treatment as cost-effective when it is more effective but more costly?

    <p>More effective and more costly, but additional benefits justify the cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary limitation of small randomized trials?

    <p>They may have concerns related to generalizability and power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do cost-effectiveness ratios help determine in healthcare?

    <p>The change in costs divided by change in outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of study is limited in establishing causal relationships but reflects real-world practice outcomes?

    <p>Observation studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a noted problem with the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER)?

    <p>It can be challenging for regression analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should cost-effectiveness metrics be compared against?

    <p>Pre-specified threshold values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is typical of large randomized trials?

    <p>They enhance generalizability through multi-site implementation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the sources of effectiveness data that may reflect real-world outcomes but is often limited in establishing causality?

    <p>Observation studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of using a general health-related quality of life measure?

    <p>It may not detect unanticipated effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an advantage of disease-specific measures?

    <p>They are more responsive to individual health changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of Markov modeling?

    <p>It allows for analysis of transitions between health states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect limits the practical application of Markov modeling for individual patient treatment?

    <p>It may be complex and less transparent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of using general health measures in specific populations?

    <p>They are less likely to detect changes in health status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes economic outcomes in healthcare?

    <p>Include measures like costs per day or per member per month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one limitation of Cost Minimization Analysis?

    <p>It can only compare costs without considering outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the ECHO model, which of the following components is NOT integrated?

    <p>Financial outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of outcome involves the accuracy of prescription labels?

    <p>Process outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which perspective in economic analysis emphasizes an assessment of all medical and non-medical costs?

    <p>Societal perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary focus of cost-effectiveness analysis in healthcare?

    <p>Acquiring outcomes in natural units effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'efficiency' refer to in the context of economic outcomes?

    <p>Lowest cost per unit of output in treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines clinical outcomes in the assessment of healthcare interventions?

    <p>Safety and efficacy in treatment processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the utility scale measure in terms of Quality of Life (QOL)?

    <p>Health outcomes as a single value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which utility measurement method compares a certain disease state for a specific time versus a shorter period of perfect health?

    <p>Time Trade-Off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limitation is associated with the Rating Scale method of utility measurement?

    <p>There is no time element incorporated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario is Quality of Life (QOL) information most useful?

    <p>In cases of chronic, lifelong disease management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element poses a challenge in conducting a Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA)?

    <p>Assigning monetary value to human life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is considered the GOLD STANDARD in utility measurement?

    <p>Standard Gamble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key component considered in the alternative options during a Cost Benefit Analysis?

    <p>Evaluating similar programs at different scales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Time Trade-Off method illustrate?

    <p>Trade-offs between life years with illness and life years in full health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a positive net monetary benefit (NMB) indicate about an intervention?

    <p>The intervention is cost-effective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following limitations is associated with cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA)?

    <p>It does not incorporate quality of life considerations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one advantage of cost-utility analysis over traditional cost-effectiveness analysis?

    <p>It does not require monetary valuation of health outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of cost-utility analysis, what do the '5 D's' primarily represent?

    <p>General outcome indicators.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a situation where incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICER) might be misleading?

    <p>When comparing two interventions with similar outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component in conducting a sensitivity analysis in cost-effectiveness analysis?

    <p>Examining variations due to different assumptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is quality of life (QOL) an important measure in cost-utility analysis?

    <p>It emphasizes patient experience over solely disease metrics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of node in a decision tree represents points where decisions are made?

    <p>Decision Node</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a cost-effectiveness analysis typically fail to account for?

    <p>Quality of life impacts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country was the first to publish mandatory evaluation guidelines in pharmacoeconomics?

    <p>Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the benefit-to-cost ratio of 6:1 indicate?

    <p>For every $1 spent, $6 is gained.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of a chance node in a decision tree?

    <p>Points where probability influences outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization oversees common drug reviews in Canada?

    <p>Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technology in Health (CADTH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does health-related quality of life (HRQOL) focus on?

    <p>Functional effects of illness and therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does using systematic decision analysis provide?

    <p>Enables comparison of multiple options effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of measures do non-utility/non-preference measures utilize?

    <p>Health status assessment surveys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a disadvantage of using Willingness to Pay (WTP) as a valuation method?

    <p>Responses may be influenced by hypothetical situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines an intervention as beneficial according to the Net Benefit method?

    <p>Total benefits exceed total costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Benefit-to-Cost Ratio, what condition indicates a beneficial program?

    <p>A ratio greater than 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options is NOT included as a bidding vehicle in the WTP method?

    <p>Cost-effective analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant drawback of valuing health benefits solely based on economic productivity?

    <p>It may overlook quality of life impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which calculation method involves comparing the present value of benefits to costs?

    <p>Internal Rate of Return</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method uses contingent valuation to measure both indirect and intangible aspects of health benefits?

    <p>Willingness to Pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Fundamentals of Economics in Healthcare

    • Economic studies allocate limited resources among alternative uses
    • Three key elements: Choosing between alternatives, assessing costs and consequences, and decision-making within budget constraints
    • Pharmacoeconomics evaluates clinical, economic, and humanistic aspects of pharmaceutical products, healthcare services, and programs
    • Types of economic evaluations include cost minimization (assumes equivalent outcomes, focuses on lowest monetary cost), cost benefit (measures costs and outcomes in monetary terms, focuses on net monetary gain), cost effectiveness (measures outcomes in natural units, examines cost-effectiveness ratio), and cost utility (incorporates quality of life, measures outcome in QALYs)
    • Cost analysis studies total economic burden of diseases using incidence-based (calculates lifetime cost of new cases) and prevalence-based (estimates total cost in a given year) methods
    • Types of costs include direct medical (physician fees, diagnostic, medications), direct non-medical (transportation, specific diet requirements), and indirect costs

    Cost Minimization Analysis

    • Compares costs of interventions with equivalent outcomes
    • Aims to identify the least costly alternative
    • Primarily focused on cost efficiency
    • Limited application due to requirements for equivalent outcomes

    Cost Effectiveness Analysis

    • Pharmacoeconomic model measuring outcomes in natural units
    • Focuses on achieving objectives at the lowest cost
    • A strategy is considered cost-effective under four scenarios: at least as effective at less cost, more effective at the same cost, more effective and more costly, but benefits justify the cost, or less effective but less costly, with cost reductions offsetting effectiveness reduction
    • Data for effectiveness comes from sources like large randomized trials, observational studies, and multiple sites for better generalizability

    Cost Utility Analysis

    • Extends cost-effectiveness analysis by focusing on measuring quality of life outcomes
    • Addresses healthcare payers' concerns about value for money in terms of health outcomes, emphasizing patient experience over disease metrics
    • Key components include general outcome indicators (Death, Disease, Disability, Discomfort, Dissatisfaction) and mortality vs. morbidity indicators (life vs death, disability, discomfort, dissatisfaction)

    Utility Measurement Methods

    • Rating scale (simple visual scale, multiple diseases stated, and questionnaire-based)
    • Standard Gamble (evaluates a treatment with possibilities of normal health or death compared with a certain chronic disease state)
    • Time Trade Off (compares certain diseases with specific time periods versus shorter periods of perfect health)
    • Discrete Choice Experiment (uses ordinal choice-based approach to understand how respondents choose between different health scenarios)

    Decision Analysis

    • Uses decision trees to model options
    • Includes decision nodes (points for decisions), chance nodes (probabilities determine outcomes), and terminal nodes (outcomes)
    • Systematic method for comparing decision options
    • Utilizes probabilities from clinical literature to model treatment options

    Pharmacoeconomic Guidelines by Country

    • Many countries have guidelines for pharmacoeconomic evaluations. For instance, Australia publishes mandatory evaluation guidelines, overseen by the Pharmaceuticals Benefit Advisory Committee. These guidelines require pharmaceutical companies to submit pharmacoeconomic data. Canada has no universal prescription coverage mandate, but provinces determine eligibility and coverage rules. Furthermore, the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technology (CADTH) oversees common drug reviews. The United Kingdom utilizes guidelines too.
    • HRQOL measures are more specific than general quality of life and focus on functional effects of illness or therapy from a patient perspective
    • Measures include non-utility/non-preference measures (based on patient self-assessment, health status assessment surveys, and generic or disease-specific measures)
    • Generic measures generally have broad applicability and summarize a range of concepts (can potentially detect unanticipated effects), but they may not be as responsive to changes in health or appropriate for all populations
    • Disease-specific measures are often more relevant to particular populations, but are less likely to compare across populations effectively

    Markov Modeling

    • Analyzes complex outcomes and disease states
    • Enables analysis of transitions between health states
    • More complex and less transparent than other methods
    • Limited by availability of long-term data, potentially not practical for individual patient treatment, and may not consider previous experiences

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