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.
Logigian
M K
MK
Rehabilitation Services, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02115.
Trisolini
M G
MG
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