Cost-utility analysis of endoscopic lumbar discectomy following a uniform clinical pathway in the Korean national health insurance system.

Chi Heon KimYunhee ChoiChung Kee ChungSeung Heon YangChang-Hyun LeeSung Bae ParkKeewon KimSun Gun Chung

Published in: PloS one (2023)

The cost-utility analysis showed a quite reasonable cost per QALY gained for FELD. A comprehensive range of surgical options should be provided to patients, for which a practical reimbursement system is a prerequisite.

Keyphrases

health insurance
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
affordable care act
healthcare
patient reported outcomes
quality improvement
ultrasound guided