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3 Key Concepts of CEA
4 Th e C o st- Effe c tive n es s P l a n e
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Healthcare resources are limited, requiring optimal allocation.
Introduction to CEA
CEA compares costs and health benefits of different medical interventions
Introduction to CEA
Helps policymakers, healthcare providers, and insurance companies make
informed decisions.
Introduction to CEA
Introduction to CEA
7. •Costs: Direct (e.g., hospital stays, drugs), Indirect (e.g.,
lost productivity).
•Effectiveness: Measured in life years gained, illness
days avoided, or QALYs.
•ncremental Cost-Effectiveness Ratio (ICER):
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(Cost of New Treatment – Cost of Standard Treatment) /
(Effectiveness of New Treatment – Effectiveness of
Standard Treatment)
•Decision Perspective: Societal, healthcare system, or
patient-based.
10. Lower ICER = More cost-effective intervention.
Threshold values:
WHO Standard: < 1x GDP per capita = Cost-effective.
Example: If ICER = $50,000 per QALY in the US, it's considered
acceptable.
Example: Comparing Drug A vs. Drug B in heart disease prevention.
22. •CEA is essential for efficient healthcare spending.
•Helps balance cost and quality of care.
•Widely used in drug pricing, policy decisions, and public
health interventions.
•Future advancements will improve accuracy and application
in real-world settings.