title: Controlling group medical costs.
abstract: Benefit costs can be managed effectively, but they are not just the human resource or benefit manager's responsibility. It requires a team approach, with top management involvement and commitment. Cost management is an ongoing process, quite different from cost fixing, which is just a short-term bandage. This article deals with group medical and life plans. Subsequent articles will discuss long-term disability, retirement plans, and other benefit programs.
authors: M E
authors: ME
authors: Negley
mesh_terms: D003256:Community Participation / Q000191:economics; D003363:Cost Control / Q000379:methods*; D006264:Health Benefit Plans, Employee / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007345:Insurance Claim Review; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014481:United States