title: Five proven ways to come out ahead under DRGs.
abstract: Physicians involved in hospital and medical staff management are searching for ways to encourage changes in practice patterns that will keep costs beneath DRG payment rates. Here are five target areas that can lead to significant cost savings.
mesh_terms: D003363:Cost Control / Q000379:methods*; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000191:economics; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States