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MENTAL MODEL · M9800

Cost-Utility Analysis

Cost-Utility Analysis
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Benefits are measured in utility units (such as quality-adjusted life years, QALYs), and the cost per unit of utility is calculated.

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Cross-domain comparability. The effects of different health interventions can be compared using a unified utility unit, facilitating optimal resource allocation.

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A unified utility unit (such as QALY, quality-adjusted life year) standardizes the "value" of different health outcomes, making heterogeneous interventions comparable. The cost is divided by the utility to obtain the cost per unit of utility (e.g., cost per QALY), and resources are prioritized under budget constraints accordingly. It considers both "extending life" and "improving quality of life."

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