title: "Joint" agreements: making the most of orthopedic contracts.
abstract: There are several steps your organization can take to lower orthopedic costs: Partner with physicians. Create incentives for physician involvement. Establish a technology review committee. Develop solicitation protocols. Leverage your group purchasing organization's contract portfolio. Negotiate discount agreements.
authors.affiliation: Novation, IRving, Texas, USA. scrandal@novationco.com
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Crandall
mesh_terms: D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000191:economics*; D032982:Contracts; D003363:Cost Control / Q000379:methods; D004469:Economics, Hospital; D017008:Negotiating; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States