Variation in Trauma Team Response Fees in United States Trauma Centers: An Additional Undisclosed Variable Cost in Trauma Care

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作者
Neeki, Michael M. [1 ]
Serrano, Jan [2 ]
Dong, Fanglong [1 ]
Chan, Mason H. [3 ]
Fernandez, Danny [1 ]
Neeki, Arianna S. [1 ]
Vara, Richard [4 ]
Wong, David T. [4 ]
Borger, Rodney [1 ]
Tran, Louis [1 ]
机构
[1] Arrowhead Reg Med Ctr, Emergency Med, Colton, CA 92324 USA
[2] Arrowhead Reg Med Ctr, Trauma, Colton, CA USA
[3] Calif Univ Sci & Med, Emergency Med, Colton, CA USA
[4] Arrowhead Reg Med Ctr, Surg, Colton, CA USA
关键词
medical bankruptcy; activation lees; trauma centers; trauma care; trauma cost; IMPACT;
D O I
10.7759/cureus.21776
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Background: The rising costs associated with trauma care in the United States is an important topic in today's healthcare environment. Factors such as innovations in technology, increasing governmental and organizational regulations, and the specialization of care have led to increasing costs to the patient. A component of trauma cost is the one-time trauma team response fee (TTRF). The determination process of the TTRF's dollar amount is elusive as no apparent standardized process exists and the literature is scant regarding this aspect of trauma care. Methods: A nationwide cross-sectional convenience sample was conducted using SurveyMonkey. Surveys were sent to 525 trauma centers in the continental United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, between October 8, 2019 and March 11, 2020. Additionally, hospital medical directors and trauma medical directors were queried on their knowledge of their facility's TTRF amount. Results: Only 46 out of 525 trauma centers, or 8.8% of those surveyed shared their scheduled fees. Comparisons of TTRFs among different trauma centers, activation levels, and geographical locations were not statistically significant. Conclusions: Understanding the true costs of trauma care and fees for patients in the United States remains elusive due to inadequate data and low response rates. Trauma centers struggle to maintain financial viability as regulatory agencies and the public push for transparency of TTRFs. Collaboration between trauma centers and regulatory agencies is needed to ensure a balance between providing quality trauma care with justified associated charges and financial sustainability.
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