title: Dollars and sense engaging physicians in supply-cost control.
abstract: Five strategies for engaging physicians in supply-cost savings initiatives are to: Build a compelling case. Help physicians understand the cost profiles of the products they are using and their impact on cost of care. Give physicians a voice in supply-cost negotiations. Stick with the decisions you make in regard to vendors. Share the cost savings with physicians through investments in new equipment and technology.
authors.affiliation: HFMA, Westchester, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Jeni
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003363:Cost Control; D006801:Humans; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital / Q000191:economics*; D010565:Persuasive Communication; D010820:Physicians; D014481:United States