Effect of Economic Feedback on Providers' Prescription Habits: Are Outcomes Improved. Are Institutional Savings Realized.

摘要

Winn Army Community Hospital (WACH), a member of the Southeast Regional Medical Command, has experienced annual pharmacy budget increases of approximately 24 percent over the past 3 years. This is a result of several factors: (1) lack of physician ownership of the pharmacy budget, (2) lack of meaningful economic feedback and pharmacoeconomic efforts, and (3) lack of pharmacy/provider collaboration. Without these attributes present at WACH, pharmacy expenses routinely exceed programmed budget estimates. Since this situation is fairly representative of all medical treatment facilities (MTFs), efforts in improving the current situation at WACH might be beneficial and provide insight into the overall problem of pharmacy cost overruns plaguing the United States Army Medical Command (MEDCOM).