The document discusses managing medical costs through a multi-disciplinary team that analyzes cost drivers like unit costs, utilization, benefits and claims processing to develop and implement action plans. It identifies key unit cost drivers as provider contracts, technology, and billing practices. Utilization drivers include technology, benefits, demographics and unnecessary services. The team measures results of managing costs through strategies like renegotiating contracts, managing rates and utilization through pre-certification and disease management programs.

1. Medical Cost Management Managing the Drivers of Medical Expenses