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ENGAGING PHYSICIANS IN SUPPLY COST REDUCTION
VHA Inc., August 15, 2003
Hospitals are finding that a significant area of potential savings is in supply expense, and are considering initiatives to reduce supply costs for physician preference items. These approaches can stall when physicians refuse to embrace the initiative. This study outlines an approach for successfully engaging in supply cost reduction process. It highlights key process components and practices based on VHA's case interviews and research. To learn more about VHA Inc., log onto www.vha.com. (PDF format - click here to download the latest version of acrobat reader)
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