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Applied Health Outcomes Awarded the 2005 Governors Award for Excellence in Clinical Research From the American College of Gastroenterology

Posted on: Friday, 2 December 2005, 18:00 CST

A study conducted by researchers from Applied Health Outcomes assessing the "Economic Impact of Anesthetist-Administered Sedation in Outpatient Gastrointestinal Endoscopy" was awarded one of five Governors Awards for Excellence in Clinical Research at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 2005 Annual Scientific Meeting held in late October.

Results from the study, presented by Thomas J. Bramley, PhD, indicate that anesthetist-administered sedation in gastrointestinal endoscopy results in a significant economic burden to the U.S. healthcare system. The research found that this burden is likely to increase due to population growth, potential increases in colorectal cancer screening and the increased use of propofol. According to the study, nearly every gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure performed (92 percent) is associated with propofol sedation administered by an anesthesiologist or a certified nurse anesthetist (CRNA). The anesthetist costs associated with these procedures are projected to range from $1.3 to $1.4 billion in 2005, most influenced by anesthetist professional fees and the percent of procedures using propofol sedation. As the dynamics of reimbursement change frequently, further research is warranted to determine the entities financially responsible for this burden.

Applied Health Outcomes is the premier provider of strategies and services that measure and communicate the value of pharmaceuticals and other healthcare technologies through expertise, commitment and integrity. Many of the world's leading pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies rely on Applied Health Outcomes to plan, develop and execute their managed markets and outcomes research strategies.

Staffed by highly qualified and motivated medical, research, marketing, software and publishing professionals, Applied Health Outcomes works to build and communicate the value of their clients' products and technologies to decision-makers throughout the healthcare industry.

Applied Health Outcomes offers best practices in the following areas: Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, Quality Improvement, Managed Markets Strategy, Formulary Decision Support, Software Engineering and Medical Communications. For more information about Applied Health Outcomes, please visit their web site at http://www.applied-outcomes.com.

Source: Business Wire

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