Physician Cost-Containment Training Can Reduce Medical Costs
HRD-82-36
Published: Feb 04, 1982. Publicly Released: Feb 04, 1982.
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GAO reviewed the current status of cost-containment training for physicians in medical schools, residency programs, and continuing medical education.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Health and Human Services | The Secretary of Health and Human Services should provide impetus to the continued development and expansion of physician cost-containment training by: (1) monitoring the medical profession's progress as it incorporates such training into medical curricula; and (2) providing funding on a carefully selected basis for seminars and conferences at which medical school faculty and residency program directors can develop and share strategies, approaches, and methods for teaching cost-effective medicine. |
The increase in competition in the health sector forced physicians and other providers to change their practice patterns and become more cost-effective. Accordingly, GAO does not believe that educational efforts are still needed.
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Adult educationCost effectiveness analysisEducation program evaluationEmployment assistance programsHealth care cost controlMedical educationMedical schoolsPhysiciansCost awarenessCost control