The size of the voucher is based on a person's preexisting conditions and calculated using electronic medical records.
The volumes of all erosions in the remaining 19 persons, detected by CT or MRI in the evaluation described above, were calculated using OsiriX medical imaging software (a free DICOM viewer for Apple computers that can be downloaded [ 27]).
According to the distributions of CCI scores between the two data resources, we observed that 196 patients (50.0%) had higher CCI scores as determined using the claims data than for that calculated using the medical records, with 45 patients (11.5%) having lower scores.
Six-month post-index healthcare utilization (HCU) and costs were calculated using pharmacy and medical claims.
The projected incidence was calculated using IMS's medical data projection weights (see also Toback et al. [ 19]) to provide a nationally representative estimate of pertussis cases diagnosed in private practitioner offices between 2006 and 2010.
The costs of consulting health professionals will be calculated using published prices for medical and allied health costs.
The costs of consulting psychological professionals will be calculated using published prices for medical and allied health costs.
Central BP was assessed using radial applanation tonometery to acquire an arterial pressure waveform, which was then calculated using SphygmoCorTM CPV software (AtCor Medical, Sydney, Australia) to give a central BP estimation.
The MMW variable was calculated using data provided in the medical history form.
