A goal based cost-benefit analysis for film versus filmless radiology departments

Steve Langer; Jihong Wang

doi:10.1007/bf03168604

A goal based cost-benefit analysis for film versus filmless radiology departments

Steve Langer, Jihong Wang

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Abstract

We describe the use of spreadsheet models to compare differential costs incurred in a film based versus a filmless radiology department. The spreadsheet allows a high degree of user customization to facilitate on-site cost analysis and informed purchasing decisions. Modeling institutions that perform 25, 50, and 105,000 diagnostic procedures per year, we find that break-even occurs near 50,000 exams. Plots further show the trends in annual hardware and staff costs as work loads increase.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	104-112
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of Digital Imaging
Volume	9
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/bf03168604
State	Published - 1996

Keywords

Cost analysis
Network performance
Picture archiving and communication system (PACS)
Radiology information system (RIS) film

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Computer Science Applications

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