Special Resources
» Statistics:
» Costs, Pricing (USA)
Access to benchmarking materials useful for determining prices and costs.
Accounting » Cost Estimate Tools
Online models for estimating the cost of a project, building valuation data, etc
Cost estimating worksheets for building construction projects
Reimbursable rates for the current year and archives for prior years
Annual index tracks the cost of attendance to major league sports events in the USA
Find out how much homes have sold for in a neighborhood in the USA
This report reflects pay estimates processed to prime contractors by the Illinois DOT
Per diem rates for USA federal travelers - including allowances for visits to foreign areas
Use this table to find the Net Present Value of a major purchase or project
Business Data » Energy Data
Energy statistical data: coal, oil production, cost of energy
Statistics on residential and commercial building energy consumption
Business Data » Health Data
Health conditions statistical data
State-based surveillance system active in all 50 states
Informational materials related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Business Data » Labor Data
Labor and employment statistical data from government and industry sources
Business Data » WC Data
State workers comp agency statistical reports & analysis of worker claims
Various workers compensation-related statistics from the state of Florida
Average WC claim cost and frequency, loss development factors and more
Pennsylvania workers compensation and workplace safety report
Business Security » Fraud Prevention
Consumer fraud guides, scam & fraud information, statistics, mail fraud & more
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners publications related to fraud prevention
Corporate Law » Intellectual Property
Patents, copyrights and intellectual property law
Disaster Management » Catastrophic Disasters
Natural catastrophic insurance claims data in the USA
Description and reports on billion dollar disasters in the United States
Economic and Other Societal Impacts Related to US Weather Phenomena - 2001 report
Disaster Management » Government Disasters
US federal , state and local government disaster response services
Americans working together to strengthen their communities - in response to 9/11 events
Employee Health » Drug Free Workplace
Workplace drug policies and substance abuse programs
State-specific information about alcohol exclusion laws, policies, and legislation
Information to assist employers in calculating the extent and costs of untreated alcohol problems
Employee Health » Drug Guides
Pharmacology clinical resources
Pharmaceutical industry directory of those who provide prescription drugs free of charge
Employee Health » Occupational Health
Occupational medicine reference materials
Law enforcement officers must be mentally and emotionally stable from the time of hire
Employee Health » Stress Reduction
Mental health stress, stress management, workplace stress
Calculating the impact of depression in the workplace and the benefits of treatment
Employee Health » Substance Abuse
Substance abuse treatment field guides and tools
Calculates the annual hidden cost of alcohol abuse in business by industry
Employee Management » HR Management
Human resources management trends, issues and principles
How to calculate the cost of replacing an employee
Employee Management » Job Classification
Sample job descriptions, checklists, documents of job analysis
Salaries and job descriptions for each job class
Full text of US Dept of Labor publication on the outlook for specific occupations
Employee Management » Training Skills
Tools and resources on corporate training and development
Employee Management » Wage Surveys
Obtain salary data for a large number of professions
Reports on the current pay rates for various jobs and industries
AFLCIO's guide to monitoring salaries, bonuses and perks in CEO compensation packages
Approximately 25 data reports on compensation in the United States
Links to a large number of salary surveys with the focus on California
Determines prevailing wage rates to be paid on federally funded or assisted construction projects
Environmental Protection » Air Quality Requirements
Air quality reports, regulations, guides, newsletters, etc.
Conducts analyses of costs, benefits, and economic and regulatory impacts of air quality management
Health Cost Management » Medical Coding
Coding: DRG, APG & ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM. Medicare payment rates
Health Cost Management » Medical Costs
Medical procedures & costs, average cost for medical care per DRG code
Pricing information for the 100 most commonly used prescription drugs in Florida
Find fair prices for surgery, hospital stays, doctor visits, medical tests and more
Provides data on patient-level information for inpatient hospital stays
View the Medicare Advantage (MA) ratebooks, rate calculation data, and risk adjusters
Search for items by HCPCS, Description and State
The costs Medicare pays hospitals for 30 common elective procedures and other hospital admissions
Acute Inpatient PPS, Home Health PPS, Hospice PPS, LTC Hospital PPS, and more
Select files available online regarding health care expenditures in the USA
Inpatient, Skilled Nursing, Home Health, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities, Long-Term Care Hospitals, Outpatient fees
Data about charges and services provided by Wisconsin hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers
Health Cost Management » Medical Report Cards
JCAHO, USQA Quality Reports. NCQA accreditation. CVO certification
Hospital comparative database on Medicare claims data, cost reports, and other CMS public use files
Health Cost Management » WC Claims Management
Workers compensation claims cost management
Lists the maximum weekly benefit and average weekly wages in covered employment by state
Information about the benefits available through workers' compensation in each state & other info
Health Cost Management » WC Managed Care
Managed care in workers compensation to control medical costs
Pertains to information for MCOs that provide medical services to injured workers in Oregon
Insurance » Auto Insurance
Auto insurance guides and tools
Comparison of passenger cars, station wagons/passenger vans, pickups and utility vehicles
Insurance » Disaster Insurance
Flood National Flood Insurance Program documents - flood zones
Insurance » Health Insurance
Health insurance, disability insurance, etc.
Insurance » Insurance Issues
Insurance and risk management trends
Insurance » Surety Bonds
Tutorial & guides on surety bonds, directory of surety providers
A brief report on some of the legislative developments in the last month
Internet » Web Page Programming
Internet and web page programming guidance
OSHA Requirements » Statistics
Injury and illness reports and other statistics from OSHA
Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses for the state of Nevada
Professional Societies » Mental Health Societies
Mental health associations, non-profits, institutes
Professional medical association dedicated to treating mental health disorders
Property Management » Energy Management
Energy efficient solutions for buildings
Intended to be used at the facility evaluation & assessment stage of energy project development
Safety Administration » Industry Safety Hazards
Specific industries safety and health hazards & controls
Proper equipment, proper training, and enforcement of safe operating procedures
State Agencies » Websites
Organizations of state government agencies websites
Vehicle Management » Costs
Cost of accidents fuel prices, new & used vehicle prices, taxes
Data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Total costs over 5 years, based on 70,000 miles = cents per mile
Use this calculator to estimate the cost associated with a motor vehicle crash
Calculate new and used car and truck prices - plus, auto loan calculator
Research vehicle costs and compare with average costs of other vehicles in its class - includes costs of ownership
Calculate the price for new and used cars via Kelley Blue Book - plus, links to related sites
Analysis of typical vehicle purchase, ownership and operating cost estimates
Calculate both your out-of-pocket Direct Driver's Expenses and the Indirect Costs of your driving habits
Workplace Safety » Foodborne Illness
Guidelines on preventing foodborne illness
Include medical costs, productivity losses from missed work, and premature deaths
Workplace Safety » Slips and Falls
Fall prevention safety materials
The Costs of Fall-Related Injuries for those over the age of 65
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