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Table 1 Construction of the dependent variable (net benefit) when λ = $1000

From: Using the net benefit regression framework to construct cost-effectiveness acceptability curves: an example using data from a trial of external loop recorders versus Holter monitoring for ambulatory monitoring of "community acquired" syncope

Net Benefit with λ = $1000

Number of Subjects

Treatment Group

Successful outcome

$1000 * 1 - $648.50 = $351.50

31

Loop recorder

Yes

$1000 * 0 - $648.50 = - $648.50

18

Loop recorder

No

$1000 * 1 - $212.92 = $787.08

12

Holter monitor

Yes

$1000 * 0 - $212.92 = - $212.92

39

Holter monitor

No

  1. NOTE: All loop recorders cost $648.50 and all Holter monitors cost $212.92.
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