title: A systems approach can ensure high-quality care and low costs.
abstract: Risk management programs in hospitals are necessary not only because of some state laws that require them, but also because they can help to cut malpractice costs. In a systems approach to risk management, an effective incident reporting system should be developed, a medical incident review committee should be established, and attempts to involve attending physicians should be made. This approach can encourage a higher level of patient care and can cut costs.
mesh_terms: D006739:Hospital Administration; D006753:Hospital Records; D006801:Humans; D007351:Insurance, Liability; D008318:Malpractice / Q000191:economics*; D011367:Professional Staff Committees; D012306:Risk; D013597:Systems Analysis; D014481:United States