Computed Tomography: Return on Investment and Regional Disparity Factor Analysis

The number of computed tomography (CT) systems in operation in Japan is approximately 4.3 times higher than that of the OECD average. However, CT systems are expensive, and thus, a heavy financial burden for hospital management. We calculate the annual net profits from CT introduction in Japan for s...

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Main Authors: Shinya Imai, Manabu Akahane, Tomoaki Imamura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpubh.2018.00380/full