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Total Cost of Care and Total Resource Use User Guide Purpose To provide guidance on implementing the National Quality Forum (NSF) endorsed Total Cost of Care (TCO) and Total Resource Use Technical

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How to fill out total cost of care?

1. Start by gathering all relevant medical expenses, including doctor visits, hospital stays, medications, tests, and procedures.
2. Include any out-of-pocket costs, such as deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance.
3. Add up all the costs over a specific period, such as a month, year, or specific treatment timeline.
4. Consider any additional non-medical expenses related to the care, such as transportation or home modifications.
5. Take into account any insurance payments already made or expected reimbursements.
6. Calculate the total cost by summing up all the expenses and deducting any insurance payments or reimbursements.
7. Ensure accuracy and review the calculations to avoid any errors or omissions.

Who needs total cost of care?

1. Patients: It is important for patients to understand the full cost of their healthcare, both for budgeting purposes and making informed decisions about their treatment options.
2. Caregivers: Caregivers may need to track and budget for the total cost of care to ensure they have the necessary resources to support their loved ones.
3. Healthcare Providers: Understanding the total cost of care can help healthcare providers better assess and communicate the financial implications of different treatment plans to their patients.
4. Insurers: Insurers may use total cost of care data to evaluate the financial impact of certain treatments, procedures, or medications, and adjust insurance premiums or coverage accordingly.
5. Policy Makers: Policy makers may analyze total cost of care information to understand healthcare spending trends, identify areas for cost containment, and develop policies that improve affordability and accessibility of healthcare services.

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What is total cost of care?

Total cost of care is the total amount of money spent on healthcare services for a patient or a population.

Who is required to file total cost of care?

Healthcare providers and organizations are required to file total cost of care.

How to fill out total cost of care?

Total cost of care can be filled out by collecting and reporting financial and clinical data related to healthcare services.

What is the purpose of total cost of care?

The purpose of total cost of care is to analyze and improve healthcare services by tracking expenses and outcomes.

What information must be reported on total cost of care?

Information such as costs of treatments, procedures, medications, and other healthcare services must be reported on total cost of care.