Hospital group Average number of discharges Average hospital cost for septicemia Potential annual cost savings
Mid-size hospital (200-400 beds) 12,780 $22,000 ~$3 million
Large hospital (> 400-750 beds) 23,930 $22,000 ~$6 million
Major center (›750 beds) 44,600 $45,000 ~$23 million
Table 3: Estimated cost savings by hospital group.