The O'Brien Family
Baseline healthcare system costs
This page presents the family’s baseline cost of care from the perspective of what the healthcare system is expected to spend annually.
While costs appear modest at baseline, they are often highly unpredictable, masking underlying gaps in access, coordination, and follow-up. Without consistent support—such as reliable access to food, transportation, and a clear understanding of how to navigate healthcare resources—small issues can quickly escalate into costly emergencies.
Without support, spending can rapidly shift to significant and avoidable expense.
Baseline Healthcare System Expenses
$88,800 (Total)
ER & ambulance
$5,000
Hospital stay
(4 nights)
$30,000
Imaging, labs
$8,000
Follow-up care & meds
$5,000
Physical therapy
(Margaret)
$20,000
Specialist
(Margaret)
$5,000
Medication
(Margaret)
$1,500
Equipment
(Margaret)
$8,000
Primary care
$1,500
Medication
(Colleen)
$800
Physical Therapy & imaging
(Colleen)
$4,000
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