Table 3 Values of variables used for prediction of the unit cost
Inpatient care | Proxy for size | Proxy for capacity | Proxy for intensity of care provided |
|---|---|---|---|
Total inpatient admissions per facility per year (p80) | Bed occupancy rate (p80) | Average length of stay, inpatient (p80) | |
Facility level 3 | 4971 | 0.756 | 7.14 |
Facility level 4 and 5 | 14,028 | 0.810 | 9.75 |
Outpatient care | Total outpatient visits per facility per year (p80) | Visits per provider per day (p80) |
|---|---|---|
Facility level 1 | 67,656 | 8.96 |
Facility level 2 | 46,434 | 9.52 |
Facility level 3 | 93,739 | 3.22 |
Facility level 4 and 5a | 281,156 | 2.36 |
Additional variables | ||
Ownership is set to public provider; location is set to urban location for outpatient care | ||