Dollars and sense engaging physicians in supply-cost control.
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.
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Jeni
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HFMA, Westchester, IL, USA.
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