Task: Discuss how best to implement the following 6 health care cost containment strategies in an organization. Are there considerations other than cost here that should be taken into account?
Containment strategies:
1. Deal with hospitals and insurers as with any other suppliers.
2. Encourage the use of generic drugs.
3. Use a manage-care approach
4. Consumer-driven health plan
5. Band together with other companies to form a "purchasing coalition"
6. Audit the eligiblity of dependents under company health plans