Voluntary effort has goal in sight.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Public Health Initiatives

Background:

• The Voluntary Effort (VE) demonstrated success attributed to its wide-ranging coalition and grassroots engagement.
• Significant challenges remain, necessitating further strategic development for the VE.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the strategic priorities for the Voluntary Effort in 1979.
• To enhance hospital cost awareness among physicians and increase trustee involvement.

Main Methods:

• Focus on increasing the role and involvement of hospital trustees.
• Emphasis on developing improved methods for hospitals to communicate test and service costs to physicians.
• Efforts to foster greater grassroots awareness and commitment to the VE.

Main Results:

• The VE's success is linked to its broad coalition and grassroots commitment.
• Future initiatives aim to deepen engagement with hospital trustees.
• Improved physician awareness of healthcare costs is a key objective.

Conclusions:

• Sustained success of the VE requires continued grassroots commitment.
• Engaging hospital trustees is crucial for advancing VE goals.
• Enhanced communication regarding healthcare costs is essential for cost containment efforts.