Physician involvement in the resource decision-making process has become an increasingly important objective for administrations and boards. The clinical program budget approach was initiated in the operating room as a test case, combining elements of education, peer review and economic incentives. This trial was successful, resulting in greater awareness of costs as well as budget changes. The Victoria Hospital Corporation experience supports the future viability of clinical program budgeting.
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