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York model
To support UK governments and NHS and HSC decision-makers,
we commissioned the York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC)
to develop an open-source tool that allows users to compare
different models of adult hearing care.
Users can employ the model to test different care scenarios for
economic efficiency, such as varying whether a GP is involved in a
pathway or whether prices are based on reference costs or actual
prices for a package of care. The model demonstrates that the NHS
can see more patients for less money by implementing self-referral
to a primary care audiology service.
Access Access
Cost calculator Economic evaluation to
to assess the assess the appropriate
appropriate treatment treatment of hearing
of hearing loss loss within the NHS
The YHEC cost calculator is designed to be used alongside
planning and other guidance to help the NHS make the most of
limited resources.
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