Bartlett E E
Patient Educ Couns. 1995 Sep;26(1-3):87-91. doi: 10.1016/0738-3991(95)00723-d.
As the growth of healthcare continues to outpace inflation, health policy makers are increasingly concerned with cost containment. This article summarizes studies of the cost-benefit of patient education studies in managed care and other settings, including comprehensive approaches to healthcare delivery that emphasize education. On the average, for every dollar invested in patient education, $3-4 were saved. The article concludes with recommendations for healthcare policy makers and administrators.
