Table 1 Definition, design, and variables used to assess financial value of each selected indicator
Indicator | Definition | Design | Method used to assess financial value |
|---|---|---|---|
Hospitalization rate | Number of hospital admissions for HF/Number of residents * 100,000 | Cross-section | DRG tariffs |
30-day readmission | Unplanned rehospitalisation occurring for any cause within 30 days of discharge for HF | Cohort | DRG tariffs |
Utilization of Beta-blockers | Average consumption of beta blockers within one year after discharge for HF | Cohort | Price of beta-blockers |
Utilization of ACE inhibitors and sartans | Average consumption of ACE inhibitors and sartans within one year after discharge for HF | Cohort | Price of ACE inhibitors and sartans |
Cardiology visits | Average number of cardiology visits within one year after discharge for HF | Cohort | Cardiology visit tariffs |