Table 3.
Analysis of Costs per Additional Patient Screened
| Cost category | Annual cost ($) | Sensitivity analysis based on delegation of tasks to medical assistant ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial chart audit | 2,496 | 960 |
| Intervention implementation (total) | 1,275 | 1,275 |
| Personnel time (medical assistant) | 240 | 240 |
| Mailing (letterhead, envelopes, postage) | 385 | 385 |
| Educational materials reproduction | 150 | 150 |
| Training | 500 | 500 |
| Repeat (feedback loop) chart audit | 905 | 348 |
| Total | 4,676 | 2,583 |
| Cost per additional patient screened | 106.2 | 58.7* |
*Sensitivity analysis assumes a base salary of $40,000/year for a medical assistant and a benefits rate of 18.9%