Cost-effectiveness of care for type 2 diabetes patients in Nopparat Rajathanee hospital and private clinics

Materials and methods This was a retrospective economic evaluation study. Type 2 diabetes patients of the universal coverage scheme who visited and followed up at general practice department of Nopparat Rajatanee hospital and the subcontractor private clinics for at least one year were recruited. The patient data were collected from medical records and from hospital computer systems from 1 January to 31 December 2012. Diabetes patients in five subcontractor private clinics were selected by proportional sampling. Effectiveness of care was based on HbA1c ≤ 7%. The costs were calculated from three parts: overhead cost, medicine and medical supply costs, and laboratory costs.