Quantifying Potential Cost Avoidance Implications of Outcomes Reported in Behavioral and Social Science Research

Senior leaders often broadly appreciate the relevance of behavioral and social science research but are not able to readily compare the value of screening tests, interventions, or other factors with the benefits of operational programs or of tools to address different sets of outcomes. This report assesses a series of studies and translates their results into potential cost avoidance estimates and other benefits that senior leaders value.