Question

discuss two arguments supporting and two arguments opposing the use of health outcomes in a cost-effectiveness methodology.

Answer 1

Two arguments supporting the use of health outcomes in a cost effective way are :-

- it helps to compare the relative cost and outcomes of different health care services .

- it helps to identify interventions that provide high value for money .

Two arguments opposing the use of health outcomes in a cost effective way :-

- it focuses more on interventions that provide high value

- amount is given more priority than quality of care.