Factors Associated with Medical Students' Attitudes About Cost-Conscious Care: A Mixed-Methods Multi-school Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Because physician practices contribute to national healthcare expenditures, initiatives aimed at educating physicians about high-value cost-conscious care (HVCCC) are important. Prior studies suggest that the training environment influences physician attitudes and behaviors towards HVCCC.

Objective

To explore the relationship between medical student experiences and HVCCC attitudes.

Design

Quantitative and qualitative analysis of a multi-institutional survey.

Participants

Medical students from nine US medical schools.

Approach

A 44-item survey that included the Maastricht HVCCC Attitudes Questionnaire, a validated tool for assessing HVCCC attitudes, was administered electronically. Attitudinal domains of high-value care (HVC), cost incorporatio

SUBMITTER: Niehus H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11780230 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature