The local Department of Health is starting the Director’s Initiative- a set of programs aimed at red… Show more The local Department of Health is starting the Director’s Initiative- a set of programs aimed at reducing childhood obesity among young children in Florida. The Initiative will be completely funded by a new special tax earmarked for this Initiative only. An expert panel recommends 6 alternatives (A to F) to the Department of Health Director for consideration depending upon budget size. Use the cost and effectiveness data below to calculate the cost-effectiveness ratio, incremental cost, incremental effectiveness, and incremental cost-effectiveness ratio. Calculate the cost-effectiveness ratio for Alternative A. Alternative Cost ($) Effectiveness (# of kids) Cost-Effectiveness Ratio Incremental Cost Incremental Effectiveness Incremental Cost-Effectiveness Ratio (ICER) A $5,000,000 10,000 B $10,000,000 14,000 C $15,000,000 19,000 D $20,000,000 25,000 E $25,000,000 33,000 F $30,000,000 40,000 • Show less



