Equation | (# individuals screened) x (% individuals getting screened solely because of the program) x (# QALY increase) x ($ QALY) |
Explanation | This metric estimates the impact of cancer screening leading to improved health, estimated in terms of quality-adjusted life years (QALY). Number of individuals screened: Reported by program. Percentage of participants who are screened solely because of the program: We use screening rates from the Minnesota Health Care programs for low-income as counterfactual baselines for different types of cancer (MHCP, n/d):
QALY increase:
$ value per QALY: [$50,000] Benefits are then discounted to present value based on the average age of participation to life expectancy. |
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