Costs and Efficiency of Immunization Information Systems in the U.S.
Author Information
Author(s): Diana L. Bartlett, Noelle-Angelique M. Molinari, Ismael R. Ortega-Sanchez, Gary A. Urquhart
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Hypothesis
What are the costs and factors affecting the efficiency of immunization information systems (IIS) in the United States?
Conclusion
Increasing the number of records in IIS efficiently requires additional resources and strategies to minimize costs.
Supporting Evidence
- Estimated costs for immunization information systems ranged from $0.09 to $10.30 per patient record.
- Achieving the 2010 goal for IIS would require an estimated additional cost of $75.6 million nationwide.
- Provider participation significantly impacts the cost per patient record in immunization information systems.
Takeaway
This study looks at how much it costs to keep track of children's vaccinations in the U.S. and how to do it better.
Methodology
Data were collected from a national sampling frame of 56 states/cities that received federal immunization grants, using self-reported costs and on-site interviews.
Potential Biases
Data quality varied between sites, which may affect the accuracy of reported costs.
Limitations
The study did not model time explicitly, relied on self-reported data, and did not account for costs incurred by providers.
Participant Demographics
The study focused on immunization information systems across 56 states/cities in the U.S.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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