Abstract
A structural intervention designed to reduce unnecessary chlamydia screening among older women resulted in a 24.4% reduction in test volume and an associated cost savings of nearly $40,000.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Age Distribution
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Ambulatory Care Facilities / economics
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Ambulatory Care Facilities / statistics & numerical data
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Chlamydia Infections / diagnosis*
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Chlamydia Infections / epidemiology
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Chlamydia trachomatis
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Cost-Benefit Analysis / economics
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Family Planning Services / economics*
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Family Planning Services / methods
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Family Planning Services / statistics & numerical data*
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Female
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Financing, Government*
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Humans
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Mass Screening / economics*
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Mass Screening / methods
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Mass Screening / statistics & numerical data*
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San Francisco
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United States / epidemiology
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Women's Health / economics
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Young Adult