Spine update: understanding cost-effectiveness
Clark, R.E.
Spine 21(5): 646-650
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0362-2436 PMID: 8852324 Document Number: 460500
Although most people are familiar with the idea of cost-effectiveness, many wonder how--or whether--it should be applied to health care. This article discusses the concept of cost-effectiveness, techniques for measuring it, and the pitfalls and benefits of applying cost-effectiveness analysis to health care.
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