Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fort Gordon: Augusta Technical College (about 7 miles; Augusta, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,494) Georgia Regents University (about 11 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 6,862)
The researchers applied a value-based analysis approach to implementing a single best practice for preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in surgical patients and were able to reduce hospital costs in excess of $1.5 million per year. The study appears in the April issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
1 For patients covered by health insurance, tests sometimes are done at no charge to the patient. 2  If not, typical out-of-pocket expenses consist of a laboratory copay of $10 to $30 per test. For HIV, a Home Access test kit, the only brand approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, but generally is not reimbursed by health insurance, usually costs between $45 and $60.