Observations of out-of-pocket travel costs in seeking free cardiac care in India: would point-of-care ultrasound help?

Abstract Background In consideration of patient out-of-pocket costs in low- and middle-income countries, this observational cohort study sought to quantify the travel expenses associated with receiving free cardiac services in India and create a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) referral model. Metho...

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Published in:	BMC Health Services Research
Main Authors:	Camryn J. Kimura, Keshav R. Nayak, Reeta Varyani, Prayaag Kini, Jill Waalen, Bruce J. Kimura
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-11-01
Subjects:	Point-of-care ultrasound Out-of-pocket patient costs Cost-effectiveness Echocardiography Screening Healthcare disparity
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11858-4