The TEAM-HF Costing Tool is a user-friendly computerized spreadsheet program for use by researchers or health care managers to systematically generate cost estimates for economic evaluations and to inform budgetary decisions.
Potential uses include:
- Budgeting
- Reimbursement negotiations
- Improving the efficiency of existing programs
- Cost-effectiveness analysis
About the TEAM-HF Costing Tool
The TEAM-HF Costing Tool was designed as an Excel workbook. Clicking the button below will take you to a Box folder with the current document. Upon downloading and opening the tool, users should 'Enable Macros' to enable full VBA code functionality. The Macros were developed to assist users in navigating through the tool and resetting inputs to their null values.
The tool guides users on data collection and cost assignment for associated personnel, facilities, equipment, supplies, patient incentives, miscellaneous items, and start-up activities. We strongly encourage users to read through the User Manual and Tips for Completing the Tool upon initiating use of the costing tool.
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Additional Files Included
- Customized Data Collection Forms: As an optional adjunct to the costing tool, we have developed an interactive questionnaire that applies a user's responses to generate customized data collection forms. These forms contain the information needed to complete each worksheet in the TEAM-HF Costing Tool.
- User Manual: The User Manual is provided as a printable PDF document or it can be viewed online. Users are strongly encouraged to read through this document upon initial use of the costing tool. It provides valuable information on the terminology used and describes the costing options integrated into the tool.
- Examples and Recommendations: We have developed a document to provide guidance on completing specific components of the TEAM-HF Costing Tool across several scenarios.
Notice: The TEAM-HF Cost Effectiveness Model and its associated files are provided for educational purposes. It is provided as is, without representation or warranty by Duke University of any kind. Duke University shall not be liable for any damages of any kind with respect to any claim arising out of or in connection with the use of this tool. Prior to downloading any of the TEAM-HF files or tools, please familiarize yourself with the Terms of Use below:
The documents, economic evaluation instruments, text, and other material on the TEAM-HF website are copyrighted intellectual property and are provided for noncommercial and fair use purposes only. You understand that these materials are the opinion of the specific author and are not statements of advice, opinion, or information of Duke University Health System (DUHS) or Duke University. Duke University and DUHS disclaim any implied warranty or representation about its accuracy or completeness, or appropriateness for a particular purpose. If you feel you might be offended by the content of the TEAMHF website, you should not continue.
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