COST-BENEFIT STUDY OF DIFFERENT APPLICATI ON SCENARIOS IN TELERADIOLOGY

With the increasing number of users and technical improvements, there are several application scenarios of teleradiology. To perform a cost- benefit analysis, an approach is presented, which focuses on both mone tary and qualitative aspects. Process-related, qualitative and quantit ative evaluations are described. The prestudy compares the radiologica l workflow before and after the introduction of a teleradiology system . A scoring model is part of the qualitative evaluation. The quantitat ive study Focuses on costs and savings. Amortisation and a net present value of savings versus costs can be derived using dynamic investment methods. Savings can be achieved after a short time under ideal condi tions, but there is no guarantee for a reimbursement for all systems.