title: Computerized system alerts docs to costs.
abstract: Computerized systems inform physicians of costs of tests at the point of care. The system decreases utilization of testing by 10% to 15% without compromising quality of care received by patients. Eighty percent of health costs come from diagnostic tests and pharmaceuticals ordered by physicians.
mesh_terms: D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques / Q000191:economics* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003199:Computer Systems; D003363:Cost Control / Q000379:methods; D004346:Drug Information Services / Q000191:economics; D017721:Hospital Costs; D006785:Hospitals, University / Q000191:economics; D007196:Indiana; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D019564:Unnecessary Procedures / Q000191:economics