For calculation purposes Patient segments Very High Risk High Risk

A Surgeries/year 600,000 600,000

B % of patients experiencing infections 9% 9%
C % of patients with associated risks 10% 40%
D Total no. of patients (A*B*C) 5,400 21,600
E Size of reduction in infections 12% 7%
F Patients saved (D*E) 648 1,512
G Per patient charges for complication $ 4,000 $ 4,000
H Total savings (F*G) $ 2,592,000 $ 6,048,000
I Savings per patient (H/D) $ 480 $ 280
Low Risk
600,000
9%
50%
27,000
3%
810
$ 4,000
$ 3,240,000
$ 120