Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012)

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Time-Series Forecasting Model for Measuring Cost-Effectiveness of District Hospitals in Uganda,

Kizza Kiwanuka, Department of Pediatrics, Mbarara University of Science and Technology
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18946272
Published: October 27, 2012

Abstract

This study focuses on evaluating the cost-effectiveness of district hospitals in Uganda by forecasting time-series data. A hybrid ARIMA-GARCH model was employed for the analysis. The ARIMA component captures short-term dependencies in hospital expenditure data, while GARCH components account for volatility clustering. Model parameters were estimated using maximum likelihood estimation (MLE), with robust standard errors applied to quantify uncertainty. The forecasting model exhibited a 95% confidence interval of ±10%, indicating that the predictions are reasonably stable and reliable over time. The hybrid ARIMA-GARCH model demonstrated its effectiveness in measuring cost-effectiveness, providing insights for policymakers aiming to improve district hospital systems. Policy recommendations include enhancing financial management practices and investing in preventive healthcare services to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Kizza Kiwanuka (2012). Time-Series Forecasting Model for Measuring Cost-Effectiveness of District Hospitals in Uganda,. African Pharmacognosy Research (Core Science), Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18946272

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Sub-SaharanAfricanHospitalSystemsEconometricsTime-SeriesForecasting

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