Discussion
1. Use the accompanying Excel worksheet to calculate the costs and margins of the three different orthopedic casts using the TDABC method.
2. Compare the TDABC costs and margins with those calculated using the hospital's existing RVU system. What differences occur and why?
3. Use the accompanying Excel worksheet to calculate the costs and margins of the three different office visits using:
(a) RCC Method
(b) TDABC Methods
Article: Boston Children's Hospital: Measuring Patient Costs by ROBERTS KAPLAN, MARYL WITKOWSKI and JESSICAA HOHMAN.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.