A goal based cost-benefit analysis for film versus filmless radiology departments

J Digit Imaging. 1996 Aug;9(3):104-12. doi: 10.1007/BF03168604.

Abstract

We describe the use of spreadsheet models to compare differential costs incurred in a film based versus a filmless radiology department. The spreadsheet allows a high degree of user customization to facilitate on-site cost analysis and informed purchasing decisions. Modeling institutions that perform 25, 50, and 105,000 diagnostic procedures per year, we find that break-even occurs near 50,000 exams. Plots further show the trends in annual hardware and staff costs as work loads increase.

MeSH terms

  • Computer Communication Networks / economics*
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis*
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / economics
  • Radiology Department, Hospital / economics*
  • Radiology Information Systems / economics*