Table 5.
Results of Varying Discount Rate From 3% to 1% for Future Costs by Valley Fever Disease Manifestation
| Parameters | n | 3% | 1% | Per Patient Difference | Total Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic Pneumonia | |||||
| Lost wages | 259 | $24 410 | $29 175 | $4765 | $1 234 135 |
| Disseminated Infection | |||||
| Hospital costs | 259 | $915 959 | $1 176 221 | $260 262 | $67 407 858 |
| Medication | 259 | $315 975 | $409 432 | $93 457 | $24 205 363 |
| Lost wages | 259 | $115 109 | $138 060 | $22 951 | $5 944 309 |
| Other Pulmonary Changes: Pulmonary Nodules | |||||
| Lost wages | 725 | $6172 | $7336 | $1164 | $843 811 |
| Other Pulmonary Changes: Pulmonary Cavities | |||||
| Lost wages | 311 | $6172 | $7336 | $1164 | $361 966 |
| Total | $99 997 442 |