Type of charge | Average charge per admission | Difference | Percent reduction | |
---|---|---|---|---|
With computerized display | Without computerized display | |||
Total | $6,077 | $6,964 | $887 | 12.7 |
Bed | $2,283 | $2,551 | $268 | 11.9 |
Tests | $1,621 | $1,852 | $231 | 12.5 |
Medications | $1,001 | $1,181 | $180 | 15.3 |
Source: Tierney WM, Miller ME, Overhage M, et al. Physician inpatient order writing on microcomputer workstations. JAMA 1993; 269(3):379-83.