A cost analysis and management reporting system in occupational therapy.
Productivity management through cost analysis is fundamental in today's health care. A description of a cost analysis and management reporting system based on relative value units is presented in this article along with a practical method of identifying variable, fixed, and total costs for occupational therapy. Occupational therapy management participation in the cost analysis process is also discussed.
Rehabilitation Services, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02115.
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D001900:Boston; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis / Q000379:methods; D005249:Fees and Charges; D006748:Hospital Departments / Q000191:economics*; D006784:Hospitals, Teaching / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D009789:Occupational Therapy Department, Hospital / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D010865:Pilot Projects