Figure 17: Incremental cost-effective scatter plot for intermediate risk uptake 2,500
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Interpretation: The proportion of dots to the right of the diagonal line representing the willingness-to-pay of $50,000 per QALY is 75.6%. The oval is the 95% confidence ellipse. The chance that the intermediate uptake scenario is cost-effective is 75.6%. QALY = quality-adjusted life year
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