title: Cardiology trends 2001: reimbursement and cost reduction strategies.
abstract: In summary, the profitability of many cardiology programs across the country has declined due to changes in reimbursement, practice patterns and new technology. Hospitals are being challenged to find ways to improve reimbursement and reduce cost without compromising quality of care. These goals can be accomplished by analyzing service line specific data to identify opportunities to partner with physicians to provide high quality, low cost care.
authors: K L
authors: KL
authors: Shrake
mesh_terms: D002309:Cardiology / Q000191:economics / Q000639:trends*; D003363:Cost Control / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement / Q000639:trends*; D009726:Nurses / Q000600:supply & distribution; D010351:Patient Discharge / Q000191:economics; D014481:United States