Table 2.

Annual Costs of the ATSM Intervention

Cost CategoryBrief DescriptionCost per Patient, $
ATSM=Automated telephone self-management support.
Start-upNurse care management for 112 patients for 9 months, setup of ATSM system in 3 languages394
OngoingNurse care management for 112 patients for 9 months, research assistant recruitment/follow-up, outgoing calls, monthly charges388
TotalBoth of the above782