An Algorithm to Analyze Cost Heterogeneity using Counterfactual Scenarios in Endovascular versus Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Predicting Costs for Subsequent Patients

**Objectives:** We examined patient-specific predictors of high cost for endovascular (EVAR) and open (OPEN) repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). **Methods:** Vascular Study Group of Northern New England data specific to Fletcher Allen Health Care were merged with cost data from the same sour...

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Main Authors: Christopher A. Jones, Peter W. Callas, Robert W. Everett, Richard A. Galbraith, Richie Spitsberg, Jeffrey J. Petrozzino, Michael J. DeSarno, Andrew C. Stanley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Columbia Data Analytics, LLC
Series:Journal of Health Economics and Outcomes Research
Online Access:http://jheor.scholasticahq.com/article/9876-an-algorithm-to-analyze-cost-heterogeneity-using-counterfactual-scenarios-in-endovascular-versus-open-repair-of-abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-predicting-costs-for-subsequent-patients.pdf