Example Of Cost Driver _best_ -

| Cost Driver | Example of Use | |-------------|----------------| | | Hospital room, meals, laundry, nursing rounds | | Number of lab tests | Blood work, urinalysis, pathology slides | | Number of images | X-rays, MRIs, CT scans (affects radiologist time and film/storage) | | Minutes in surgery | Operating room time, anesthesiologist fees, sterilization | | Number of prescriptions | Pharmacy dispensing cost, bottle labels, pharmacist check | | Number of visits | Outpatient clinic overhead (front desk, waiting room) |