Susan, a 61-year-old nurse has been admitted to the trauma center of Orlando Health. A terrible...

 

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Susan, a 61-year-old nurse has been admitted to the trauma center of Orlando Health. A terrible car accident changed her health status in a dramatic way. Her physicians are doing everything possible to help Susan recover, however her quality of life is going to be affected permanently. In addition, she will require continuous therapies and treatments. The following estimates were provided by the trauma center: Life Extension Survival Probability (Fi) Treatment Cost Quality of Life (q₁) Year 1 0.9 0.7 $10,000 Year 2 0.8 0.7 $14,000 Year 3 0.7 0.6 $16,000 Year 4 0.6 0.5 $17.000 Year 5 0.5 0.5 $19,000 Year 6 0.4 0.4 $20,000 Year 7 0.3 0.4 $22,000 Year 8 0.2 0.3 $21,000 Year 9 0.1 0.3 $26,000 Assume a discount rate of 4%. a. What is Susan's total number of discounted QALYS? b. What is the expected cost per QALY for the 9-year regimen? Susan, a 61-year-old nurse has been admitted to the trauma center of Orlando Health. A terrible car accident changed her health status in a dramatic way. Her physicians are doing everything possible to help Susan recover, however her quality of life is going to be affected permanently. In addition, she will require continuous therapies and treatments. The following estimates were provided by the trauma center: Life Extension Survival Probability (Fi) Treatment Cost Quality of Life (q₁) Year 1 0.9 0.7 $10,000 Year 2 0.8 0.7 $14,000 Year 3 0.7 0.6 $16,000 Year 4 0.6 0.5 $17.000 Year 5 0.5 0.5 $19,000 Year 6 0.4 0.4 $20,000 Year 7 0.3 0.4 $22,000 Year 8 0.2 0.3 $21,000 Year 9 0.1 0.3 $26,000 Assume a discount rate of 4%. a. What is Susan's total number of discounted QALYS? b. What is the expected cost per QALY for the 9-year regimen?