title: How better performers are collaborating with physicians.
abstract: The OIG's recent approval of several gainsharing proposals presents a new opportunity for hospitals to consider in providing incentives for physicians to help reduce hospital costs. A look at better-performing hospitals identifies both simple and complex strategies that can be successful in supporting physician involvement. Hospital executives should understand the range of options available in order to choose the most effective strategy for their organization.
authors.affiliation: School of Business, Program in Health Administration, University of Colorado, Denver, USA. MikeG237@aol.com
authors.forename: Michael B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Guthrie
mesh_terms: D003363:Cost Control / Q000379:methods; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D018578:Hospital-Physician Relations; D006801:Humans; D010816:Physician Incentive Plans / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States