Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2015

DOI

10.1177/0037549715584618

Publication Title

Simulation

Volume

91

Issue

7

Pages

599-614

Abstract

Chronic diseases are persistent ailments that are not preventable or curable with medication or vaccination. Many of the leading chronic conditions in industrialized societies may be related to lifestyle choices. The prevalence of these chronic conditions significantly affects the health, suffering, and longevity of patients. This paper demonstrates the utility of system dynamics as an approach to model and simulate the behavior of key cost factors in the implementation of population health management interventions. The study uses modeling and simulation as an evaluative method to identify potential savings stemming from an intervention within a well-defined population group. The model is flexible in that it allows policy-makers the ability to set saving targets that, in turn, generate knowledge about the cost structure adjustments necessary to reach these targets. The model provides useful insights into how the initial estimates of the cost of intervention, the resulting savings, and potential costs adjustments may change. The functionality of the model is demonstrated by means of scenarios implemented via sensitivity analysis.

Comments

Fundinf Agency: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. Grant number: R21HL109973

Original Publication Citation

Diaz, R., Behr, J. G., & Britton, B. S. (2015). Estimating cost adjustments required to accomplish target savings in chronic disease management interventions: A simulation study. Simulation, 91(7), 599-614. doi:10.1177/0037549715584618

ORCID

0000-0002-8637-5967 (Diaz)

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