title: ASIM examines cost containment, PSRO effectiveness.
abstract: Discussions at the annual meeting of the American Society of Internal Medicine revolved around the ever-pressing issue of cost containment and the physician's potential role in curbing expenses. Repetitive testing and the purchasing of expensive equipment were cited as two areas where physicians could exert more control. The effectiveness of Professional Standards Review Organizations and hospital reimbursement plans were topics also under fire.
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D004469:Economics, Hospital; D007388:Internal Medicine; D011366:Professional Review Organizations; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012955:Societies, Medical; D014481:United States