The average cost per patient of the standard option, Option I (self-care), was $130 every 6 months to visit the primary care provider (PCP). After 6 months, 55% of patients reported they felt they were successfully coping with the new chronic illness. The average mini-COPE score of patients in this group was 50.7.

The average cost per patient of Option II (individual counseling) is $75 twice per month for a counseling session. After 6 months, 65% of patients reported they felt they were successfully coping with the new chronic illness. The average mini-COPE score of patients in this group was 55.7.

The average cost per patient of Option III (group therapy) is $20 every month for the group session. After 6 months, 75% of patients reported they felt they were successfully coping with the new chronic illness. The average mini-COPE score of patients in this group was 49.0.

Please calculate cost effectiveness over a 12-month time window, assuming the outcomes at one year are the same as the outcomes measured at 6 months in the clinical study.

Cost effectiveness using program success rate for the effectiveness measure

Calculate an Incremental Cost-Effectiveness Ratio (ICER) comparing:

1. 1. Option II (individual counseling) with Option I (self-care).
2. 2. Option III (support group) with Option I (self-care).

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