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Hospital A
Background
- 635-bed metropolitan, tertiary hospital.
- Performs approximately 1,454 laparoscopy cases per year.
- Case mix includes GYN and general surgery.
Results
- Reduced operating costs for laparoscopy by 48%.
- Achieved $455,215 in annual net savings after AES fees.
Hospital B
Background
- 230-bed suburban community hospital.
- Performs approximately 1,054 laparoscopy cases per year.
- Contracted with AES to provide 6 new video systems in addition to
standard support services.
- Case mix includes GYN and general surgery.
Results
- Reduced operating costs for laparoscopy by 20%, accounting for the
cost of the new video systems.
- Cost savings percentage would increase to 40% excluding the cost of
the new video systems.
- Achieved annual net cost savings of $98,538.
- Cost savings increase to $192,344 if video-system costs are excluded.
Hospital C
Background
- 155-bed suburban community hospital.
- Performs approximately 530 laparoscopy cases per year.
- Case mix includes GYN and general surgery.
Results
- Reduced operating costs for laparoscopy by 36%.
- Achieved $103,698 in annual net savings.
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