HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT COSTS: A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE

Nikolaos Tsaloukidis, Georgios Michas and Athina Lazakidou
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Nikolaos Tsaloukidis: DIGITAL HEALTH APPLICATIONS AND HEALTH ECONOMICS ANALYTICS LABORATORY (DIGITHEA LAB), DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS, UNIVERSITY OF THE PELOPONNESE, TRIPOLIS, GREECE
Georgios Michas: DIGITAL HEALTH APPLICATIONS AND HEALTH ECONOMICS ANALYTICS LABORATORY (DIGITHEA LAB), DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS, UNIVERSITY OF THE PELOPONNESE, TRIPOLIS, GREECE
Athina Lazakidou: DIGITAL HEALTH APPLICATIONS AND HEALTH ECONOMICS ANALYTICS LABORATORY (DIGITHEA LAB), DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS, UNIVERSITY OF THE PELOPONNESE, TRIPOLIS, GREECE

Annals - Economy Series, 2026, vol. 2, 35-45

Abstract: A significant share of public healthcare expenditure is devoted to the treatment of severe trauma cases in Emergency Departments (EDs), many of which involve orthopedic injuries. Although existing trauma scoring systems support clinical assessment, they rarely incorporate logistical and economic factors that influence efficient resource allocation. This study proposes the development of a software application that records patients’ clinical status alongside procedure-related costs to support decision-making in orthopedic emergencies. By integrating medical and economic data, the system facilitates the selection of appropriate diagnostic methods while improving cost estimation in the Emergency Departments. The proposed tool aims to enhance resource management and reduce unnecessary diagnostic examinations.

Keywords: hospital financial management; cost assessment; emergency departments; health economics; hospital efficiency (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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