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1. Quantifying THE EFFECTS OF AIRCRAFT ENGINE UPGRADES ON OPERATING AND SUPPORT COSTS

Author

Myers, Bradford A., White, Edward D., Ritschel, Jonathan D., and Fass, R. David

Subjects
United States. Air Force -- Equipment and supplies, Energy efficiency -- Economic aspects, Military and naval science
Abstract

For many Department of Defense (DoD) programs, Operating and Support (O&S) costs encompass the largest portion of Life Cycle Costs (LCC), which is a key reason why defense acquisition leadership [...]

Published
2021
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12. A Preliminary Analysis of the Costs and Benefits of Physical Therapy and Strength Training for Fighter Pilots.

Author

Erneston, Christian G., Fass, R. David, Ritschel, Jonathan D., and Cox, Amy M.

Subjects
COST effectiveness, FIGHTER pilots, INVOLUNTARY hospitalization, PHYSICAL therapy, OCCUPATIONAL hazards, MEDICAL databases, STRENGTH training, FLIGHT simulators
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Occupational hazards facing high performance aircraft pilots ("fighter" pilots) can cause injury, time lost from flying, and voluntary or involuntary career termination. The high cost of training and retaining fighter pilots has spurred interest in the cost effectiveness of preventative and rehabilitative health solutions. METHODS: We investigated the potential cost effectiveness of a 5-yr, $24.9M U.S. preventative health program using equivalent annual worth (EAW) analysis. The program benefits were assessed with a combination of actual and estimated medical cost data and projected pilot retention improvement rates. Sensitivity analysis of variables such as discount rate, medical cost avoidance, and pilot retention improvement rate was conducted. RESULTS: Annualized costs of approximately $5M U.S. were used as the basis of comparison for annualized benefits. A medical cost database was searched to find expected annual direct medical (outpatient) costs related to injury of roughly $531K U.S. for the pilots covered by the program. Using Centers for Disease Control recommendations, approximately $4.7M U.S. was estimated to be the annual work loss cost. The program would presumably reduce a significant portion of these annual costs, but not all. Assuming various proportions of reduced costs by the program, the EAW was found to be consistently negative. However, when pilot retention improvement is included, EAW is positive using conservative assumptions. DISCUSSION: While outpatient and work loss costs will unlikely be completely covered by preventative health programs in this context, a minor improvement in pilot retention (about 1-3 additional retentions per year) produces a net positive annual benefit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2022
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20. Functional heartburn: the stimulus, the pain, and the brain. (Review)

Author

Fass, R. and Tougas, G.

Subjects
Gastroesophageal reflux -- Diagnosis -- Drug therapy, Heartburn -- Diagnosis -- Drug therapy, Health, Diagnosis, Drug therapy
Abstract

Functional heartburn is a common disorder and appears to be composed of several distinct subgroups. Identifying the different subgroups based on clinical history only is not achievable at present. The [...]

Published
2002

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