The cost savings and cost-effectiveness of clinical preventive care
September 4, 2009 Disease prevention in developed countries have been so successful that typhoid, diphtheria, gastroenteritis, and smallpox have been nearly eliminated. Because of these great steps, more preventive measures are being taken to decrease the amount of chronic diseases, specifically heart disease and cancer, which are the top two current causes of death. Recently, continuing these measures have been pressured more by the need to reduce health care costs. This article lays out a framework for policymakers to evaluate cost-effectiveness and reasons for investing in preventive care. Download the Report . . .
