Cost Survey Report 2004 Based on 2003 Data

Internal medicine had one of the most significant increases in total operating costs in 2003 – up by 11.21 percent from 2002. Where does your practice stand? Know where you stand. Go where you want. The Cost Survey Report is one of our most popular benchmarking tools — and it keeps getting better. This indispensable report provides detailed information to aid in making high-level financial management and operational decisions. We put it together. • Highly detailed data categories with multilevel operating cost breakouts • Information for various types of single- and multispecialty groups • Comprehensive accounts receivable (A/R) data • Capitation, fee-for-service charges and revenues You put it to use.TM • Compare cost data by category to identify possible problem areas in your practice • Determine how payer mix can affect your practice • Review staffing levels compared to total medical revenue and other variables • Use cost reduction to improve profitability — even in a slow-growth economy