title: Putting physicians in the lead for cost containment.
abstract: To spur individual physician involvement in efforts to control spending on high-cost patients, health systems are: Framing such initiatives as focused on improving quality of care. Requesting changes in physician-provided treatment that will yield savings. Using data to both selectsavingstargets and track outcomes. Maintaining physician engagement with regular meetings and feedback.
authors.affiliation: HFMA, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: Rich
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Daly
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003363:Cost Control; D005251:Fees, Medical; D017721:Hospital Costs; D006801:Humans; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D010819:Physician's Role; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D014481:United States