Although the identification of apparent opportunities
to improve outcomes and reduce costs may result in some
important gains, the next great leap in improved care delivery
will require a more systematic and detailed review
of the entire episode of care, linking processes and costs
from TDABC with clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction
data. UCLA has been visionary in identifying
innovative tools and coordinating teams that master these
tools to guide and support its members’ initiatives in care
redesign. After integration and standardization of the
TDABC methodology, an institution can position itself to
transform care delivery in a cost-conscious fashion and
achieve the “triple aim.” TDABC provided accurate
and actionable process and cost data to clinicians and
truly engaged them in costing activities and care redesign
within service lines, departments, and institutions.