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Table 1 shows the cost per QALY figures for a number of interventions. Imagine that you must decide how many of these interventions to introduce in a health authority. The Interventions listed are independent, which means that more than one can be implemented.  *Note: This is for illustrative purposes only, the figures presented are not valid and reliable.     Table 1. Cost and cost per QALY gained for a set of independent interventions. Interventions Cost per QALY gained (USD $) Number of individuals who would receive the intervention  Intervention cost per person per annum (USD $) Hip replacement 1,677 94 30,000 Kidney transplant 6,706 612 78,000 Haemodialysis at home 24,590 105 35,000 Breast cancer screening 7,397 2,890 300 Beta-interferon 809,900 5 20,200 Smoking cessation 890 1,100 240 Social media campaign for physical activity 81,537 5,000 11   Suppose that your health authority has an annual budget constraint of $52 million. Which interventions would you introduce? (Multiple answers; select all that apply) *Hint: Work out the annual cost of implementing each intervention and rank the interventions from lowest to highest QALY per gained.  

Which of the following best describes an accountable care organization (ACO)?

In class, we argue that value should define performance in healthcare; this value should be structured around the patient and based on outcomes. 

Which of the following is not identified in the class discussion as a key element of clinical innovations to eliminate waste?

Which of the following best describes a reliable healthcare service?

What is a ‘process’ measure of staff performance in a nursing home?

Which of the following is not a part of the ‘triple aim’ in healthcare?

What is the purpose of population health care?

What does the conceptualization stage of the research process require the researcher to do?

The _____________________ is a delivery model in which care is provided by physician practices with the aim of strengthening the patient–physician relationship. The model seeks to replace episodic care based on illnesses and patient complaints with coordinated care based on a long-term healing relationship.