A Cost-Benefit Analysis of A Community Free Clinic.

A Cost-Benefit Analysis of A Community Free Clinic.
J Community Health Nurs. 2019 Apr-Jun;36(2):91-101
Authors: Stillmank E, Bloesl K, McArthur E, Artz B, Lancaster RJ
Abstract
Uninsured patients lacking access to primary and preventive care continues to be an issue. The purpose of this analysis is to describe operating costs surrounding a nurse-driven freestanding community clinic and to calculate quality of life benefits using clinically preventable burden scores. A retrospective records review of patients (n = 200) receiving care at a free clinic were used. Annual costs were $387,252. The benefit gained in quality-adjusted life years is estimated to be 57.47-203.94 yielding a return on investment ranging from $1,200,264-$8,948,184. Free clinics have sustained cost savings over time. Policies addressing this form of care are imperative.
PMID: 30990744 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Journal of Community Health Nursing - April 17, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: J Community Health Nurs Source Type: research