Decreasing inappropriate laboratory test utilization: controlling costs and improving quality of care

Am J Clin Pathol. 2015 May;143(5):614-6. doi: 10.1309/AJCPHQODM9XYWLZ9.

Author

Michael L Wilson¹

Affiliation

¹ From the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Services, Denver Health, Denver, CO, and Department of Pathology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora.

PMID: 25873491
DOI: 10.1309/AJCPHQODM9XYWLZ9

No abstract available

Publication types

Editorial
Introductory Journal Article

MeSH terms

Clinical Audit
Clinical Laboratory Services / economics
Clinical Laboratory Services / standards
Clinical Laboratory Services / statistics & numerical data*
Clinical Laboratory Techniques / economics
Clinical Laboratory Techniques / standards
Clinical Laboratory Techniques / statistics & numerical data*
Cost Control
Health Services Misuse / economics
Health Services Misuse / prevention & control*
Humans
Quality Improvement
Reimbursement Mechanisms / economics
Utilization Review