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Utilizing a microcomputer-based physician incentive compensation program to increase inpatient hospital utilization and improve cost management.

R J Annis·J W Holton
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This paper will address the complex issues of effective cost management and declining inpatient volume. Utilizing a microcomputer-based physician incentive compensation program, it will show how a hospital developed a plan to increase inpatient hospital utilization and improve cost management. It will discuss the Internal Revenue, HCFA, and legal implications of the plan.

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ChicagoCost ControlEconomics, HospitalFraudHospitals, TeachingIncome TaxLength of StayMedicareMicrocomputersPersonnel ManagementPhysician Incentive PlansUnited StatesUnited States Dept. of Health and Human ServicesJournal Article

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R J Annis, J W Holton. 1987. Utilizing a microcomputer-based physician incentive compensation program to increase inpatient hospital utilization and improve cost management.. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00994012

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