Physicians can be catalysts for savings
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A recent study by health care cooperative, VHA Inc. reveals that physicians could help their local hospitals by reducing the number of suppliers they deal with. In an effort to reduce costs but not isolate the physicians, some facilities have started to use purchase review committees made up of both administrators and doctors.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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Doctor redefines visits with phone, e-mail
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Physician Alan Dappen has a cash-only practice in Vienna, VA, which focuses on communication through e-mail and the telephone.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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Boutique care goes mainstream
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Boutique medical care enables physicians to provide specific extra services for an established fee.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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