Laboratory Formulary Cost Reduction

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Laboratory Formulary Cost Reduction

Here’s a paper I wrote that was recently published in American Hospital and Healthcare Management discussing the actual cost savings from implementation of a reference lab formulary in a large community hospital.  There’s not many papers out there quantifying actual dollars saved – but this one does!

CLICK HERE FOR PAPER-  https://www.americanhhm.com/diagnostics/leveraging-inpatient-reference

 

Andrew Fletcher

As the former medical director of ARUP Consultative Services, Dr. Andrew Fletcher is focused on laboratory stewardship, laboratory efficiency, and outreach growth. He has experience in leading quality initiatives that enhance organizations’ safety and value and has helped develop laboratory stewardship programs throughout the U.S. Dr. Fletcher has received numerous awards for quality and utilization, including research grants for blood utilization and is the recipient of the 2021 ASCP Choosing Wisely Award.

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