|Videos|September 24, 2013

Uncovering Cost-Saving Opportunities for Specialty Infusions

Michael Einodshofer of Walgreens identifies the various charges that can be included in the total cost of an infusion in a hospital setting.

Michael Einodshofer of Walgreens identifies the various charges that can be included in the total cost of an infusion in a hospital setting. He also discusses the "creative" billing methodologies that some hospitals use to squeeze more revenue out of these procedures.

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Uncovering Cost-Saving Opportunities for Specialty Infusions

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