Harnessing Behavioral Economics Principles to Promote Better Surgeon Accountability for Operating Room Cost: A Prospective Study

Volume: 230, Issue: 4, Pages: 585 - 593
Published: Apr 1, 2020
Abstract
Background Operating room (OR) cost accounts for a significant portion of inpatient spending, but most surgeons are unaware of the costs of OR implants and supplies. We leveraged behavioral economics principles and a cost transparency tool to have an impact on discretionary OR spending (disposable supplies). Study design We performed a single-institution, prospective study, from January to December 2018, across 3 departments: urology, thoracic,...
Paper Details
Title
Harnessing Behavioral Economics Principles to Promote Better Surgeon Accountability for Operating Room Cost: A Prospective Study
Published Date
Apr 1, 2020
Journal
Volume
230
Issue
4
Pages
585 - 593
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