How to Run a Cost-Effective Subspecialty Practice.

Hand Clin · Nov 2024 · Review

Ring D, Jarrett CD

Wilmington Health, Physician Heatlhcare Collaborative (ACO), Wilmington

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis paper argues that cost-effective hand specialty practice means limiting visits, tests, and treatments to those with clear benefit, using a learning health system approach that may also reduce moral distress.
Abstract, as published

Cost-effective hand specialty practice is based in ethical principles and evidence. Visits, tests, and treatments are limited to those with specific, notable improvements in capability and comfort. Critical thinking, culture change, and growth mindset principles manifested in a learning health system can help improve cost-effectiveness. The limited moral distress of providing cost-effective care has the potential to improve joy in practice.

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