title: How streamlining telecommunications can cut IT expense.
abstract: Hospitals and health systems can save IT expenses by implementing more efficient processes in accordance with the principles of effective telecommunications expense management. This approach involves three primary steps: Inventory of existing infrastructure. Charge verification. Optimization of rates and design for continual improvement.
authors.forename: Greg
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: McIntyre
mesh_terms: D003363:Cost Control / Q000379:methods; D006751:Hospital Information Systems / Q000191:economics*; D013685:Telecommunications / Q000458:organization & administration*