Cost-Effectiveness of Computer Solutions in Dialysis

Cost-effectiveness can be quantified as the amount that the value of the application exceeds the cost of implementing it. Value can be computed by considering savings in labor costs, increased staff effectiveness, and benefits of improved quality-ofcare delivery. If computer applications are purchased as a service, cost determination and cost-effectiveness analysis are straightforward. If, however, computer applications are done on an in-house basis, the analysis must consider the total costs, including those which might be considered “hidden.”