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Mean Monthly Cost (Standardized to 1999 Dollars) of Medical Services per Patient by Calendar Period
| Medical Service | 1996 (N = 519) Mean $/Mo | 1999 (N = 493) Mean $/Mo | Change (1996 to 1999) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary care | 378 | 587 | +209 |
| Specialty care | 139 | 202 | +63 |
| Laboratory | 59 | 68 | +9 |
| Radiology | 42 | 21 | −21 |
| Pharmacy (non-antiretroviral) | 125 | 77 | −48 |
| Hospital and home health/hospice care | 235 | 40 | −195 |
