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A Practical Approach for Calculating Reliable Cost Estimates from Observational Data: Application to Cost Analyses in Maternal and Child Health

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  • Jason Salemi
  • Meg Comins
  • Kristen Chandler
  • Mulubrhan Mogos
  • Hamisu Salihu

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Cost estimates, particularly among MCH-related services, vary considerably depending on the adjustment method. Our refined approach will be valuable to researchers interested in incorporating more valid estimates of cost into databases with linked hospital discharge files. Copyright Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2013

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  • Jason Salemi & Meg Comins & Kristen Chandler & Mulubrhan Mogos & Hamisu Salihu, 2013. "A Practical Approach for Calculating Reliable Cost Estimates from Observational Data: Application to Cost Analyses in Maternal and Child Health," Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, Springer, vol. 11(4), pages 343-357, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:aphecp:v:11:y:2013:i:4:p:343-357
    DOI: 10.1007/s40258-013-0040-2
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