Cost containment in surgical pathology.
We have discussed some of the methods that might be used in approaching fiscal control of the anatomic pathology laboratory. The pathologist, in a unique position as manager and physician, must assume a leadership role in this area. Now more than ever, these qualities must be used to direct the laboratory to a more productive and cost efficient plane.
D003363:Cost Control / Q000379:methods; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D007753:Laboratories / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010337:Pathology Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D010340:Pathology, Surgical / Q000191:economics*; D010559:Personnel Management / Q000191:economics; D014481:United States