Table 2 Cost data collection domains

Tobacco counselor time – pre-discharge

Initial assessment (Counselor chart review and meeting with the patient to determine a quit plan), medication recommendations, and counseling

Study records

Human resources data

Tobacco counselor time – post-discharge

Medication and cessation support, time spent trying to reach subjects

Study records, survey responses

Human resources data, published reports and datasets

IVR service

Automated telephone outreach to smokers.

Study records

Study records

Smoking cessation medications

FDA-approved smoking cessation medications provided to patients at discharge from the hospital and subsequent refills (includes mailing costs)

Study records

Hospital billing data

Smoking cessation medications obtained by patients after discharge

Survey responses

Red Book 2010[48]