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Lessons for teaching cost containment.

S J McPhee, S A Chapman, L P Myers

    Journal of Medical Education
    |September 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study evaluated an educational program to reduce physician orders for hospital services. While participants embraced the initiative, it yielded only modest reductions in resource use and no significant cost savings.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Medical Education
    • Health Economics

    Background:

    • Hospitals face increasing financial pressures from government regulations and evolving physician reimbursement.
    • Controlling the utilization of medical care resources by physicians is crucial for financial sustainability.
    • There is a need for effective strategies to curb unnecessary ancillary and nursing service orders.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the impact of a comprehensive educational program on physician and medical student ordering of low-cost, high-volume hospital services.
    • To determine the effectiveness of the program in reducing resource utilization and hospital costs.

    Main Methods:

    • A prospective controlled study was conducted involving medical and surgical house staff and medical students.
    • The educational intervention included lectures, medical record audits, cost feedback, price booklets, patient bills, and journal articles.
    • The study operated during a period of retrospective hospital cost reimbursement.

    Main Results:

    • The educational program led to modest reductions in the use of hospital services by residents and students.
    • No substantive effect on overall hospital costs was observed.
    • Program participants demonstrated enthusiastic acceptance of the educational components.

    Conclusions:

    • Educational interventions can foster positive attitudes towards cost containment among healthcare professionals.
    • Factors critical for successful educational cost-containment programs were identified.
    • The study offers valuable insights for hospitals implementing cost-control initiatives.

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