A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Shipboard Telemedicine

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Abstract:

In this study, we estimate the peacetime demand for telemedicine TM for ships at sea. We estimate the savings that would accrue if telemedicine technology were available to the entire fleet. These savings would result from avoiding medical evacuations MEDEVACs and sick in-quarters SIQ days. We consider several implementations of telemedicine and measure the monetary costs and benefits of each. Where we are unable to attach a monetary value to a particular benefit, we quantify it in other ways. Telecommunications is a central component of telemedicine. We estimated the bandwidth requirement for different shop types based on the demand for telemedicine consulting.

Author(s):
Garcia, Federico ; Stoloff, Peter H.
Author Organization(s):
CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA334320
Pagination:
0040

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CNA-CAB-97-99
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-91-C-0002
Project Number(s):
R0148
Monitor Series:
BUMED
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_4.3.1_Depot Maintenance; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY MEDICINE, *HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, *TELEMEDICINE, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS, COST ESTIMATES, CASUALTIES, MEDICAL EVACUATION, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medicine and Medical Research, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
PE65154N
Report Date:
1997 Oct 01
Creation Date:
1998 Jan 28